Prof. Flogaitis, the Director and President of the Board of the European Public Law Organization, an internationally renowned legal scholar, jurist, and public servant, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Global Citizen Award®. Presented annually by Henley & Partners in partnership with the Andan Foundation, this prestigious accolade honors visionary individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in advancing the lives of vulnerable social groups. The laureate is selected through a majority decision by the Global Citizen Award Committee, an independent body of eminent individuals who share a global vision and a personal commitment to contribute to a more just, peaceful, and tolerant world.
Professor Spyridon Flogaitis received the Global Citizen Award for his tireless work in advancing public law, legal education, and institutional reform, particularly in regions facing democratic fragility and post-crisis recovery. Prof. Flogaitis has led groundbreaking initiatives to improve local governance, train civil servants, and increase access to justice for marginalized groups. His efforts have had a lasting impact in Southeastern Europe and beyond, fostering legal frameworks that uphold human rights and enable civic participation.
Henley & Partners and the Andan Foundation noted that they were, "proud to celebrate Prof. Flogaitis, whose commitment to justice, democratic resilience, and cross-border collaboration exemplifies what it means to be a global citizen. His intellect and integrity have shaped institutions and inspired future generations, reflecting a lifelong dedication to strengthening democratic institutions, upholding the rule of law, and expanding legal access for vulnerable communities”.
Created in 2014, the Global Citizen Award is a unique international tribute that honors remarkable individuals working at local levels to advance one of the global challenges affecting humanity today. Global issues are defined by the UN as challenges that transcend national boundaries and cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone — they require all segments of society to work together in order to alleviate them.
The awarding ceremony took place at the Global Citizen Award gala event in November 3 in London, as part of the annual Henley & Partners Global Citizenship Conference, the world’s largest and most significant conference on investment migration.
