Conferences of the Hamburg-Vigoni Forum

“What holds Europe together?” The “Hamburg-Vigoni Forum” conference series endeavors a reflection of this profound question by fostering a convergence of academic research, political discourse, and civil society engagement. Rather than delving into the minutiae of day-to-day politics, the Forum seeks to construct a comprehensive framework for European integration policy, anchored in three fundamental pillars: space, sovereignty, and identity.

This ambitious undertaking involves the participation of globally renowned scholars, as well as a special focus on early-career academics. Through a sequence of workshops, designed to encourage cross-generational and transnational dialogues on European policy, the exploration of these themes unfolds alternately at the Villa Vigoni in Menaggio, Italy, and at the Europa-Kolleg in Hamburg, Germany. The Forum stands as a collaborative effort spearheaded by the University of Hamburg, as an integral part of its European strategy as a “University of Excellence”, in partnership with the Europa-Kolleg Hamburg, the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy, and the Villa Vigoni.