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29/05/2026

The seminar “Facilitation of Irregular Immigration and NGOs: Between Crime and Duty to Rescue” was held at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno, within the framework of the activities promoted by the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The event provided an important opportunity for discussion on the sensitive issues surrounding search and rescue operations at sea, focusing on the applicable international legal framework and on matters related to the safety of NGO vessels engaged in SAR activities. Particular attention was also devoted to questions of criminal and administrative liability, as well as to the issue of the criminal responsibility of migrants solely for having irregularly entered Italian territory.

The Director of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, Teresa Russo, expresses her sincere gratitude to the excellent speakers, Dr. Giovanni Calvelli, Prof. Mauro Menicucci, and Dr. Rocco Alfano, as well as to everyone who contributed to the debate with expertise and critical insight.

Special thanks are also extended to Nina Madjovska Naumovska, PhD candidate at the University of Goce Delcev Stip (North Macedonia), currently undertaking a short-term Erasmus+ mobility at the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, for her valuable contribution to the implementation of the seminar.

Finally, thanks go to all participants for contributing to a moment of legal and institutional reflection on issues of great contemporary relevance and humanitarian importance.

Pictures of the day are available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1520240349892509&type=3

29/05/2026

25/05/2026

On Thursday, 28 May 2026, at 10:30 a.m., Room 2 of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno will host the seminar entitled “Facilitation of Irregular Immigration and NGOs: Between Criminal Offence and Duty to Rescue”, organized within the activities of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory and the legal clinic “EU Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs: Insights”.

The initiative aims to explore one of the most sensitive and topical issues in the European and international legal debate: the relationship between combating irregular immigration, the activities of non-governmental organizations engaged in sea rescue operations, and the humanitarian obligations arising from national and international law.

The event will open with institutional greetings from Prof. Francesco Fasolino, Director of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno, and Prof. Giuseppe D’Angelo, President of the DSG UNISA Teaching Council.

The introduction will be delivered by Prof. Teresa Russo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at DSG UNISA and Director of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The keynote speaker will be Captain Giovanni Calvelli, Commander of the Port Authority of Salerno, who will provide an analysis of the operational and legal implications of sea rescue activities, as well as the delicate balance between the protection of human life and the suppression of illicit trafficking.

The conference will also feature an address by Prof. Mauro Menicucci, Associate Professor of Maritime and Navigation Law at DSG UNISA, while the concluding remarks will be delivered by Dr. Rocco Alfano, Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Court of Salerno.

The event represents an important opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue among academics, institutions, and legal practitioners on issues that are central to European migration policies and the protection of fundamental rights.

For further information, please refer to the attached flyer.

25/05/2026

The seminar entitled “The Court of Justice and the Drafting of Preliminary Questions”, organized at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno within the framework of the activities of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory, represented an important opportunity to further explore the role of the preliminary ruling procedure in the legal system of the European Union, as well as the techniques for drafting questions referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.

The event fostered a fruitful exchange among scholars, researchers, and young legal professionals on the relationship between national law and European Union law, contributing to the dissemination of best practices in the drafting of preliminary questions and to the strengthening of the research and training activities promoted by the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The seminar thus confirmed the importance of European judicial cooperation and of the specialized training of legal professionals for the correct application of European Union law.

Special thanks are due to Professor Adriano Maffeo for his valuable academic contribution and for the insightful reflections shared during the seminar.

Pictures of the day available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1516619003587977&type=3

18/05/2026

On Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 10:30 a.m., in Room 2 of the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salerno, the seminar entitled “The Court of Justice and the Drafting of the Preliminary Reference” will take place as part of the activities promoted by the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory and the Legal Clinic “EU Cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs: Insights”.

The event will provide an important opportunity to explore the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the techniques involved in drafting a preliminary reference, a key instrument in the judicial dialogue between national courts and the European jurisdiction.

The seminar will be introduced by Teresa Russo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno and Director of the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory.

The keynote speaker will be Adriano Matteo, Associate Professor of European Union Law at the Department of Law of the University of Naples Federico II.

The initiative is part of the educational activities of the Legal Clinic devoted to European cooperation in the fields of justice and home affairs, with the aim of providing students, researchers, and young scholars with practical and theoretical tools to better understand the functioning of the European Union judicial system.

For further information, check out the flyer.

13/05/2026

“Critical Issues and New Forms of Human Trafficking: Protecting Victims in View of the Implementation of the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum” was an intense and highly participatory study day that brought together institutions, members of the judiciary, law enforcement authorities, academics, third-sector organizations, and students at the Università degli Studi di Salerno reflect on the new challenges posed by human trafficking.

Throughout the discussions, participants strongly emphasized the urgent need to strengthen mechanisms for the early identification and protection of victims, especially in light of the evolving nature of trafficking, which is becoming increasingly hybrid, invisible, and digitalized. Particular attention was devoted to the risks connected to the implementation of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, especially regarding border procedures and accelerated return mechanisms, which may affect the ability to promptly identify situations of exploitation.

The technical roundtable fostered a constructive dialogue between theory and practice, enabling the sharing of experiences, operational challenges, and best practices, with the common goal of developing more effective tools for the protection of fundamental rights.

Equally significant was the session dedicated to students, which provided an important opportunity to raise awareness and deepen understanding of a phenomenon that often remains hidden. Through thematic contributions, audiovisual materials, and testimonies, the initiative encouraged critical reflection and greater awareness.

The event concluded with a shared commitment to continue strengthening cooperation among institutions, academia, and sector professionals, in the awareness that combating human trafficking requires multidisciplinary approaches, strong collaboration, and policies increasingly centered on the protection of human dignity and victims’ rights.

Pictures of the event are available at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1506646864585191&type=3

05/05/2026

On 7 May 2026, the EUVALWEB Legal Observatory will promote, at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salerno, a study day entitled “Critical Issues and New Forms of Human Trafficking: Victim Protection in Light of the Implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum”, to be held in Aula Pecoraro.

The initiative aims to provide an updated and interdisciplinary analysis of human trafficking, a phenomenon that is increasingly complex, hybrid, and digitalized, particularly in light of recent developments in European and national legislation. Special attention will be paid to the implications arising from the implementation of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, including the risk of the “invisibilization” of victims within border procedures, screening processes, and accelerated return mechanisms.

The event will be structured in two main sessions.

The technical roundtable (9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) will bring together representatives from institutions, the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, academia, and civil society organizations. The discussion will focus on identifying operational challenges and sharing best practices to strengthen early identification, protection, and assistance mechanisms for victims, while ensuring full respect for fundamental rights. Key topics will include the evolution of trafficking, the use of digital technologies, the intersection between trafficking and migrant smuggling, challenges in victim identification procedures, and the impact of European migration policies.

In the afternoon (2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.), a session with students will aim to raise awareness of the most current and less visible forms of human trafficking. Through thematic presentations, audiovisual materials, and testimonies, the session seeks to foster critical reflection, promote a culture of human rights, and counter stereotypes and misinformation surrounding migration.

This event represents an important opportunity for dialogue between theory and practice, with the goal of formulating operational recommendations and policy proposals to improve the implementation of European and national anti-trafficking frameworks.

Participation is open to scholars, practitioners, students, and all those interested. It will be possible to participate online by registering at the following link https://euvalweb.euweb.org/registration/

The working language will be Italian.

For further information give a look at the agenda and the flyer (IT):

Agendahttp://euvalweb.euweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DEF-EUVALWEB-7-maggio-2026-Agenda-Tratta-1.pdf

Flyerhttp://euvalweb.euweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DEF.-Locandina-EUVALWEB-giornata-lotta-alla-Tratta.pdf

05/05/2026

Yesterday was a particularly productive day for the students of the European Union Law course. Thanks to Professor Alba Gerdeci, they explored the historical background of Kosovo and the complex legal challenges related to prosecuting serious crimes arising from the 1998–2000 conflict.

A central focus was the role of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC), which are closely connected to the broader effort to establish and consolidate the rule of law in Kosovo and other post-conflict societies. In particular, the discussion highlighted how the KSC contribute to ending impunity, addressing structural weaknesses in domestic judicial systems, and ensuring fair trial guarantees and the protection of fundamental rights, in line with standards such as the European Convention on Human Rights. Their establishment is also linked to the conditionality framework promoted by the European Union in the context of integration processes.

At the same time, the lecture addressed key criticisms: the perception that the KSC disproportionately target one side of the conflict, concerns about their external location and composition affecting local legitimacy, and the risk that reliance on international mechanisms may slow the development of domestic judicial capacity.
Together, these elements—both strengths and criticisms—represent essential considerations for the long-term development of a stable, credible, and locally trusted rule of law system.

Pictures of the day: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1499709138612297&type=3