Stefania Attolini
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Digital Borders and the Future of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice

by Stefania Attolini

The European Union is entering a new phase in the evolution of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice.

As the Pact on Migration and Asylum approaches its full application in June 2026 and the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes operational across the Schengen Area, the governance of migration and border management is increasingly shaped by digital technologies, biometric identification, and large-scale information systems.

These reforms are intended to strengthen migration management, improve security, and enhance cooperation among Member States. At the same time, they raise important legal and constitutional questions concerning privacy, data protection, proportionality, and the protection of fundamental rights.

The ongoing transformation of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice therefore reflects a broader development within European integration: the growing interconnection between internal security, digital governance, and the management of mobility.

Recent reports have also highlighted practical concerns linked to the deployment of the Entry/Exit System, including delays, operational challenges, and potential disruptions at major border crossing points and airports. These developments show how technological governance is becoming an increasingly central component of European migration and security policy.

One crucial question nevertheless remains open: can the European Union reconcile increasingly sophisticated systems of border control with the fundamental values of freedom, rights, and the rule of law on which the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice is founded?

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# Visiting Day at ESA (European Space Agency)

by Stefania Attolini

As part of my ongoing research on Copernicus and environmental data governance, I recently had the opportunity to spend a visiting day at the European Space Agency (ESA).

The visit provided valuable insights into Europe’s Earth observation infrastructure and the role of satellite data in supporting environmental monitoring, climate action, and evidence-based policymaking. It was also an excellent opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities related to data accessibility, interoperability, and the growing importance of digital environmental infrastructures.

A particularly inspiring part of the visit was the discussion with Mr. Eric Monjoux, ESA’s Destination Earth Project Manager. Our exchange focused on the strategic value of Earth observation data and on Destination Earth (DestinE), the European initiative developing a highly accurate digital twin of the Earth. By combining Copernicus data, advanced modelling, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing, DestinE aims to enhance our capacity to understand, monitor, and anticipate environmental and climate-related changes.

The visit offered important perspectives for my research and reinforced the central role of European space programmes in addressing contemporary environmental challenges and supporting the green and digital transitions.

I am grateful to ESA for the warm welcome and for the stimulating discussions that will undoubtedly enrich the next stages of my research.

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Nomination à la vice-présidence de la Maison de l’Europe Albertville-Savoie

by Stefania Attolini

Hier, 2 juin 2025, à l’occasion du Conseil d’Administration de la Maison de l’Europe Albertville-Savoie (MDEAS), j’ai eu l’honneur d’être élue vice-présidente de l’association.

Je remercie sincèrement les membres du Conseil d’Administration pour leur confiance. Cette nomination représente pour moi une responsabilité importante ainsi qu’une belle opportunité de contribuer davantage aux activités de la MDEAS, dont la mission est de promouvoir la citoyenneté européenne, le dialogue interculturel et les valeurs qui fondent le projet européen.

Cette nouvelle gouvernance s’inscrit dans la continuité du remarquable travail accompli pendant dix-huit années par Henri-Georges Brun, dont l’engagement constant a largement contribué au rayonnement de la Maison de l’Europe en Savoie. Je tiens à saluer son action et à le remercier pour son investissement au service de l’Europe et des citoyens.

Aux côtés du nouveau président Luc Martin, de l’ensemble des membres du bureau et du Conseil d’Administration, je suis heureuse de participer à cette nouvelle étape de la vie de l’association. Dans un contexte international marqué par de nombreux défis, la promotion des valeurs européennes, de la démocratie, de la paix et de la coopération apparaît plus essentielle que jamais.

Je me réjouis de poursuivre cet engagement collectif au service de l’Europe, de ses citoyens et des générations futures.

 

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