Thursday, November 20th, an initiative organized by the Sammarinese Legal Institute together with the University of Ferrara
What might change in San Marino with the European Union Association Agreement, given the need to harmonize San Marino law with EU law? To answer this question, the University of the Republic of San Marino has invited academics and professionals from Andorra, Liechtenstein, and the Canton of Ticino (Switzerland) to discuss the matter. On Thursday, November 20, at a conference organized by the San Marino Legal Institute (IGS), they will discuss their respective experiences, analyzing aspects such as taxation and the free movement of capital.
The initiative, entitled “The Community acquis and third countries: the application of EU law to association agreements,” is part of a broader research project through which the University is investigating the impact of upcoming developments for the Republic.
The conference, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. at the university building at Via Salita alla Rocca 44, will open with remarks by Paolo Pascucci, director of the IGS; Giovanni De Cristofaro, coordinator of the PhD program in EU Law and National Legal Orders at the University of Ferrara; and Marco Greggi, a researcher and staff member of the Sammarinese Legal Institute.
"Two leading academics from the SUPSI University of Lugano and the University of Liechtenstein will illustrate the current state of their respective territories' relations with the European Union, highlighting the positive aspects without overlooking the negative aspects," explain Pascucci and Greggi.
Contributions are also expected from representatives of the Carlota Pastora law firm in Andorra, the University of Urbino, the Universitas Mercatorum in Rome, and the University of Turin. The closing remarks will be given by Riccardo De Caria, who is also involved in the Italian Hub of the European Law Institute in Vienna. He will illustrate the role of small businesses in the development of European law, highlighting their contribution to building an environment based on pluralism, dialogue, and cooperation.
"San Marino is committed to respecting the general principles of the EU, and this will have a concrete impact on those who work, live, do business, and operate in San Marino," conclude Pascucci and Greggi. "Our research evaluates the impact on the state's economy and the regulatory implications of San Marino's commitment to fully accept the acquis communautaire."
The study day is organized by the University of San Marino together with the University of Ferrara.