The legal status of foreign nationals as a testing ground for contemporary law
On 5 and 6 November 2026, the 7th Annual Conference of the ‘Cesare Beccaria’ Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Milan will be held, entitled “La condizione giuridica dello straniero come laboratorio del diritto contemporaneo”.
Beyond polarisation: listening to young people, understanding conflict
The events in Milan continue to occupy a prominent place in public debate. Major national newspapers—and others beyond Italy—have reported on the demonstrations, frequently resorting to sensationalist headlines and delegitimizing labels such as “thugs” or “maranza” to describe the young people who took part in the protests, thereby producing an undifferentiated representation of the demonstrators.
Case 137 and the Legacy of the Genoa G8, Twenty-Five Years On
On Wednesday, 15 July 2026, at 8:30 pm, the AriAnteo open-air cinema at Palazzo Reale (Piazza Duomo 12, Milan) will host “Il caso 137 e l’eredità del G8 di Genova, venticinque anni dopo. Sicurezza, diritti e responsabilità,” a discussion organized by Rete per i Diritti as part of its programme marking the 25th anniversary of the Genoa G8 (2001–2026).
R. Cornelli (2026), Si fa presto a dire sicurezza
The article argues that security must be addressed and understood as a holistic issue, rather than fueled by fear-mongering rhetoric and exclusionary, criminalizing practices.
L. Squillace (2026), Sicurezza e pratiche di controllo nello spazio pubblico: un’analisi tra forze dell’ordine e giovani in un quartiere di Milano
The peper offers a brief reflection on control practices in public space, drawing on research conducted in Milan’s San Siro neighborhood aimed at investigating the relationship between young people with migrant backgrounds and law enforcement.
The latest issue of "Eutopica: La rivista delle autonomie locali" is out
The second 2026 issue of Eutopica: La rivista delle autonomie locali, titled "Toward Democratic Security: The Response of Cities," has been published, edited by Roberto Cornelli and Gian Guido Nobili.
Urban Security: The Importance of Prevention
On 30 June 2026, the conference “Urban Security: The Importance of Prevention” will take place in Milan at Palazzo Marino (Sala Alessi), organized by the Italian Forum for Urban Security (FISU).
Authoritarianisms in Democracy
As part of the cultural initiatives promoted by the Casa della Cultura in Milan, the new series "Autoritarismi in democrazia" [Authoritarianisms in Democracy] is launching — a cycle of events aimed at exploring the political, social, and symbolic transformations that, in many parts of the world, are putting democratic institutions under pressure today.
Security, Criminal Control and Police Prevention
The conference “Security, Criminal Control and Police Prevention” will take place on June 17 and is organized by the Fondazione Centro Nazionale di Prevenzione e Difesa Sociale (CNDPS), in collaboration with Fondazione Cariplo and Fondazione Monte di Lombardia.
Feeling Safe on Public Transport: A Priority for Everyone
The University of Milan and ATPL are promoting an event dedicated to the topic of perceived safety in local public transport, a key factor in ensuring accessible, inclusive, and sustainable mobility.