ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Francesco Nicoli

Francesco Nicoli is assistant professor in Economic Governance at the University of Gent, where he conducts research on the political economy of European integration, and member of the Amsterdam Centre for European Studies at the University of Amsterdam.
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POSTS BY Francesco Nicoli

16 August 2022

Francesco Nicoli

Why Restricting Tourist Visas to Russians is Legitimate

In the aftermath of Ukrainian President Zelenski’s call on the EU to introduce a ban on short-term ‘tourist’ visas for Russians wishing to travel the Schengen area, a lively debate on the issue erupted, featuring important interventions not last on this website. For instance, Sarah Ganty argues that an EU tourist visa ban would be ethically wrong and unlawful. However, there is no absolute right to travel through the EU. Continue reading >>

27 November 2020

Silvia Merler, Francesco Nicoli

Beyond the Veto of the EU Recovery Fund

Poland and Hungary are threatening to block the EU’s €750 billion budget for the next five years. On the verge of taking the biggest step towards closer economic integration to date, the EU should not compromise on the rule of law. To call Poland and Hungary’s bluff, it needs to hold its ground and present a credible plan B. There are three options for an outside recovery instrument worth considering. Continue reading >>