CDE DI FERRARA
Centro di documentazione e studi
sull’Unione europea
FERRARA'S CDE
Centre for Documentation
and Studies on the European Union
At the University of Ferrara,
the CDE is a research centre
within the official EU network.
Active since 1952, its mission is
to study and disseminate the path,
past and present, of the European Union.
Highlights
Discover the resources and upcoming events of the CDE
Podcast
Telling the story of Europe also means sharing and listening. Online are the new episodes of Italiani d’Europa, a podcast created by the CDE with students from the Departments of Law and Humanities
What the CDE does
The three pillars of the CDE
Research
Publications and events
The CDE of the University of Ferrara promotes research activities on EU topics through scientific publications and conferences. The Center contributes to the academic debate by analyzing the evolution of European institutions, EU policies, and integration processes. CDE research supports scientific production and the dissemination of European knowledge.
Documentations
Conservation and study
Through documentation activities, the Center promotes information and in-depth study on European Union topics. The collection includes legal sources, studies, and publications useful for understanding the functioning of European institutions and the evolution of EU policies. The Documentation supports critical study and informed European citizenship.
Talking about Europe
Dissemination and Listening
Podcast, video, talk e incontri completano il percorso di divulgazione sui temi europei. Le serie audio affrontano temi come difesa, Erasmus, immigrazione, allargamento e funzionamento dell’UE, rendendo accessibili questioni complesse. I video favoriscono conoscenza critica e partecipazione attraverso interviste a esperti e stakeholder. Gli eventi dal vivo forniscono strumenti per studiare il presente.
What did we miss?
Discover what happened, browse all CDE news
Presentation of the book 'What Remains of Europe' at the Libraccio bookstore
November 27, 2025 – 5:30 PM
Presentation in Ferrara of 'Let's Face It. Without Defense, Europe No Longer Exists'
November 6, 2025, 5:30 PM.
Italians of Europe: watch live the Student Podcast with the 'hidden' protagonists of a united Europe
November 6, 18 and December 16, 2025, 11:00 AM
Resourses
We share the results and outcomes of the activities of the Centre for Documentation and Studies on the European Union. Discover and share articles, publications, conferences, documentation, podcasts, and videos.
Resourses
We share the results and outcomes of the activities of the Centre for Documentation and Studies on the European Union. Discover and share articles, publications, conferences, documentation, podcasts, and videos.