Author: Michele Sacco

Michele is a law graduate from Bocconi University, Milan, and is currently pursuing an LL.M. in European Law and Policies at Luiss University, Rome. His interests lie at the intersection of European integration, geopolitics, and international relations. After participating in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, he interned at the Italian Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand, and is undertaking a Master in Diplomacy at ISPI, Milan.

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Australia’s Association with Horizon Europe and the EU’s Growing External Projection in Oceania

By Michele Sacco 9 October, 2026 8 October, 2026 0

Australia’s association with Horizon Europe represents a remarkable result for the EU’s science diplomacy and strengthens the EU’s projection in Oceania. Depending on its implementation, Horizon Europe could support the transformation of bilateral agreements into a coherent regional approach.

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A Change of Tides: EU Security and Defence Partnerships. Australia as a case study

By Michele Sacco 15 June, 2026 15 June, 2026 1

The signing of the EU-Australia Security and Defence Partnership epitomises a radical shift in the EU’s External Action and geopolitical self-awareness.

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The Devil is in the Detail: How the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument’s Legal Features Could Lead to a Political Fiasco

By Michele Sacco 11 March, 2026 11 March, 2026 0

The EU Anti-Coercion Instrument tests the cohesion of the Union amidst US tariffs and international law compliance.