In a debate forming part of the European University Institute State of the Union event in Florence on Thursday 10 May, a number of figures highlighted the major role local authorities have to play in the reception and welcoming of refugees.
The debate was of particular relevance, with a round of conferences on the future of the Union centring around the issue of solidarity.
Matteo Biffoni, Mayor of Prato, Italy who is also responsible for migration policy for the National Association of...