Francesco Battaglia

Francesco Battaglia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome, where he actively contributes to teaching and research in European Union law and policies. His institutional affiliation reflects a strong focus on EU governance, legal institutions, and human rights. He teaches courses such as 'Diritto e Istituzioni dell'Unione Europea' and 'Diritto e Politiche dell'Unione Europea,' with regular office hours scheduled on Wednesdays.

His research interests lie at the intersection of European Union law, institutional integrity, and contemporary legal challenges. Key areas include rule of law, transparency in EU decision-making, digital market regulation, migration law, and peacebuilding. Battaglia has published extensively on topics like the European Ombudsman, judicial independence, data governance, and EU enlargement, particularly toward the Western Balkans. His work appears in prominent journals such as International Order and Human Rights, Federalismi.it, and European Union Law Review.

The analysis of his recent publications (2021–2025) reveals a clear trend toward examining EU legal responses to modern challenges: digital consumer rights, health crisis governance, border management, and the rule of law. His scholarship increasingly engages with interdisciplinary themes, including digital sovereignty, data ethics, and EU external relations. He critically assesses EU mechanisms like the European Arrest Warrant, Digital Services Act, and repatriation policies through a human rights lens.

• The European Ombudsman
• Rule of law in the EU
• EU digital regulation
• Migration and human rights
• EU institutional reform
• Peacebuilding and international law

Battaglia is involved in a research project on 'European Union enlargement towards the Western Balkans: the main challenge to be addressed in the 2019-2024 institutional cycle,' indicating sustained engagement with EU policy development. While no specific grants or student supervision details are listed, his continuous publication record and teaching responsibilities suggest active academic leadership. He does not appear to lead a formal lab or research team, but his collaborative works indicate scholarly networking, particularly in edited volumes on EU values and geopolitical challenges.