Research

The School carries out applied research with the purpose of developing economically, legally, and socially-sound regulation and policy, using a multidisciplinary approach.

Reflections on climate resilient tourism : evidence for the EU ETS-2 and voluntary carbon markets

The chapter discusses transition risk for tourism, addressing its relation with the Environmental Kuznets Curve and overtourism. Transition risk emerges when an economic model...

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Matteo Mazzarano Simone Borghesi GG
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Research on the impact of urban rail transit on the financing constraints of enterprises from the perspective of sustainability
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SPS and TBT measures through the lens of bilateral and GVC-related regulatory distance
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Executive Education

We offer different types of training: Online, Residential, Blended and Tailor-made courses in all levels of knowledge.

19 March 2026
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Policy Events

A wide range of events for open discussion and knowledge exchange. In Florence, Brussels, worldwide and online.

13 March 2026 09:00
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Lights on Women

The Lights on Women initiative promotes, trains and advocates for women in energy, climate and sustainability, boosting their visibility, representation and careers.

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Transport

The Transport area is dedicated to policy dialogue, policy-relevant research, training, and networking in the area of transport regulation in Europe. 

Blog posts

Transport
Feb 12, 2026
News
Train crashes in Spain: what are the current safety measures in the EU rail system
These reflections open by acknowledging the victims and expressing solidarity with all those affected by the January 2026 rail accidents. Train crashe...
Train crashes in Spain: what are the current safety measures in the EU rail system
Video
Jan 27, 2026
Challenges in transport regulation in Europe and beyond | Book trailer
This timely book by M. Finger, J. Monteiro and E. Petrozziello (FSR Transport area) sheds light on the challenges facing European rail, air and...
Challenges in transport regulation in Europe and beyond | Book trailer
Transport
Sep 2, 2025
Opinion
Carbon leakage and mitigating measures
To help meet the CO2 reduction aims as outlined in the EU Climate Law, the EU has implemented the Fit for 55 (FF55) package,...
Carbon leakage and mitigating measures
Transport
Sep 2, 2025
Opinion
Climate Ambition and Competitiveness: Getting Aviation Decarbonisation Right for Europe
Introduction TUI embraces the ‘Green Transition’ and supports the EU Green Deal and the objectives of the Fit-for-55 package. Achieving climate ne...
Climate Ambition and Competitiveness: Getting Aviation Decarbonisation Right for Europe
Transport
Sep 2, 2025
Opinion
Competitiveness of EU airlines and EU connectivity need to be secured when pursuing climate objectives
Background During the first von der Leyen commission, the Brussels factory produced an ambitious Fit for 55 legislative package which also included im...
Competitiveness of EU airlines and EU connectivity need to be secured when pursuing climate objectives
Transport
Sep 2, 2025
Opinion
How to regulate carbon leakage?
The EU model of regulation stems from the time of the liberalisation of the network industries, i.e. from the 1990s onwards. Deregulation and accompan...
How to regulate carbon leakage?
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Events

Conference
Apr 20, 2026
27th Florence Rail Forum: Financing High-Speed Rail
The Forum, co-organised by the Transport Area of the Florence School of Regulation together with the UIC, will analyse financing models for High-Speed...
27th Florence Rail Forum: Financing High-Speed Rail
Workshop
Mar 13, 2026
Linking urban multimodal hubs to the High-Speed Rail
European cities face urgent challenges in decarbonization, congestion, road safety, and managing growing passenger and tourist traffic. Stakeholders m...
Linking urban multimodal hubs to the High-Speed Rail
Conference
Jul 13, 2026
5th Florence Rail Regulation Conference
The 5th Florence Rail Regulation Conference aims to discuss advancements for accelerating the growth of the railways in the EU. This conference is a ...
5th Florence Rail Regulation Conference
Conference
Jul 17, 2026
3rd Florence Aviation Regulation Conference
The conference brings together academics, selected industry representatives, and policymakers. The scope of each year’s conference is to find practi...
3rd Florence Aviation Regulation Conference
Conference
Jul 17, 2026
1st Florence Maritime Regulation Conference
Shipping, ports, and related supply chains are cornerstones of the European economy and world trade, which are shaped by regulatory initiatives develo...
1st Florence Maritime Regulation Conference
Forum
Nov 21, 2025
Towards highly developed and truly European ATM
The 22nd Florence Air Forum, ‘Towards highly developed and truly European ATM – bringing Europeans together by enabling all journeys’, w...
Towards highly developed and truly European ATM
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Publications

Publication
Date: Feb 25, 2026
Article
Research on the impact of urban rail transit on the financing constraints of enterprises from the perspective of sustainability
Urban rail transit (URT) is closely related to the sustainable development of the city. In addition to the...
RY LYNT MF
Publication
Date: Jan 23, 2026
Policy Brief
Towards highly developed and truly European ATM
The aviation industry is leading the technological revolution in transport and is focusing on improved...
Matthias Finger Elodie Petrozziello MF JJMP
Publication
Date: Jan 15, 2026
Technical Report
Shaping the future of European rail : regulation, digitalisation, and fair competition
The European rail sector is experiencing a rapid transformation thanks to digitalisation. At the same time,...
Elodie Petrozziello JJMP
Publication
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Contribution to book
Achievements and future priorities of artificial intelligence in transport systems
This paper aims at defining future research priorities for artificial intelligence (AI) in transport systems....
Elodie Petrozziello AM MS IC CL
Publication
Date: Sep 3, 2025
Policy Brief
Implementing the EU High-Speed Rail Master Plan
In December 2024, in her mission letter to Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, President von der Leyen...
Elodie Petrozziello JJMP
Publication
Date: Aug 25, 2025
Policy Brief
Carbon leakage and mitigating measures
On 14 July 2021, the European Commission adopted a series of legislative proposals implementing its plan to...
Matthias Finger Elodie Petrozziello JJMP MF
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People

Transport
Juan José Montero Pascual
Director of the Transport Area
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Advisors
Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell
Advisor
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Advisors
Steven Truxal
Advisor
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Transport
Elodie Petrozziello
Research Assistant
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