Alessandro Petti

Alessandro Petti is an academic staff member specializing in EU law and international law, with a focus on the European Union’s neighborhood policy and external relations. His research integrates legal analysis with diplomatic and institutional dynamics, addressing topics such as crisis management (e.g., the EU’s response to the pandemic) and the EU’s legal frameworks in international agreements.

Education:

• PhD in Law, Sciences Po Law School, Paris (2021)
• MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies, College of Europe, Bruges (2016)
• LLM in Comparative, European, and International Law, European University Institute, Florence (2015)

Research Interests: EU External Relations Law, Public International Law, Comparative Law, and the legal dimensions of the EU’s neighborhood policy. His work emphasizes regional integration, institutional dynamics, and the interplay between EU law and global governance.

Key Contributions: His 2024 book EU Neighbourhood Law explores the legal foundations of the EU’s extended geopolitical space. Recent articles address the EU’s operational autonomy during crises and the interpretation of international agreements within the EU legal order.

Projects: Involved in the Welfare across borders: solidarity, equality and free movement (LEVEL) project, focusing on EU solidarity mechanisms and legal frameworks.