Tales of Europe

Here you can find our most informative articles about what's going on in the European Union and the rest of the world.

Written and edited by European Generation, a Bocconi Students Association.

Road to the new MFF: the overhaul of the Cohesion Policy

Cohesion Policy: an ever-present concern. Concerns regarding regional development, territorial cohesion and economic inclusiveness have always accompanied the process of European economic integration since the very first days of the European Communities. Following the downsizing of the coal and steel industries as a result of the establishment of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 a special Fund for the Retraining and Resettlement of Workers was set up to minimi

Luca Marchisotti

Nov 4, 20258 min read

A critical analysis of the European Single Market: cornerstone of innovation or obsolete institution?

At the beginning of January 2025, the Financial Times reported the difficulties faced by the Belgian-based multinational Umicore due to European bureaucracy. This firm operates in the recycling sector where it deals with critical raw materials, such as components of old electronics. The FT reported that a growing number of suppliers are exporting their waste outside Europe and are no longer working with Umicore. The reason behind this decision is their desire to avoid navi

Eloisa Versaci

Oct 28, 20256 min read