Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom still faces slower growth, increased bureaucracy, declining exports, and a new relationship with the EU. The history, costs, and process that led to a vote that…
For Governor Fabio Panetta, echoing the warning of Nobel Prize winner Mundell, "Europe is once again at a crucial crossroads": greater integration, united capital markets, and a digital euro are needed.
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's party, which has always been cold on sanctions against Russia and support for Kiev, says no to the former Soviet country's entry into the European Union: "It would represent economic and social damage."
The European Parliament approved August 8 as the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Accidents at Work, in memory of the 1956 Marcinelle tragedy. However, the vote was voted against by 12 with 41 abstentions.
According to the Financial Times, Brussels is considering appointing a special envoy or a high-profile figure to reopen direct communication with Moscow. The proposal will be discussed by EU foreign ministers at the next summit...
Open Fiber supports the Digital Networks Act: for European Affairs Manager Francesco Rotunno, it is a lever to attract investments, accelerate fiber and 5G, and manage the transition from copper to fiber.
Yesterday, the US president received his Brazilian counterpart, Lula, at the White House to discuss rare earths and the fight against drug trafficking. Immediately after the phone call with Ursula von der Leyen, he made a dig: "Brussels must respect the Turnberry agreement."
The trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay entered into force on May 1st, but still needs to be ratified by individual European countries. Here are the initial effects.
Bini Smaghi's compelling book clearly explains why the European Union, despite possessing all the credentials to be a major global power, often ends up playing defense, caught between pressure from the US, China, and Russia, the…
The treaty is starting to have concrete effects, but it's still far from final. Ratification by national parliaments is still pending, and meanwhile, in South America, beef is being disputed, as the EU has capped imports of 99.000 tons.
Twenty-seven European leaders gathered in Cyprus for the two-day informal summit of European heads of state and government, calling for the reopening of Hormuz. Von der Leyen rejects the suspension of the Stability Pact.
The former president overwhelms Borisov's conservatives, winning 129 of 240 seats and bringing a Eurosceptic stance, open to dialogue with Moscow, back to the center of Bulgarian politics. In a country exhausted by eight elections in five years, the success…
Interview with Marcello Messori, one of Italy's most respected economists, who criticizes the government's request to suspend the Stability Pact to address the Hormuz crisis: what's needed instead are common European procurement policies, structural reforms, and greater integration...
The European Union is working to address energy costs: smart working, subsidized public transportation, vouchers, social tariffs, and new investments to support families, businesses, and the energy transition.
M&A: The Financial Times has reported on a draft of guidelines that should loosen the current rules and give European companies more room to reach the size needed to compete globally.
DiscoverEu Click Day has begun: 40 free Interrail passes are up for grabs for 18-year-olds. Applications are open until April 22nd; 4.994 tickets are available in Italy.
Interview with Ambassador Roberto Nigido, a diplomatic career spent between Rome and Brussels. The European Union confirms its status as a "political dwarf," incapable of playing a role, of being a "global player" in managing major international crises. And for Italy, this is unrealistic...
The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz is creating traffic jams and increasing shipping costs. But Europe imports only 10% of its crude oil from there and can rely on alternative routes, pipelines, and suppliers from Africa, North...
The EU and India have signed a free trade agreement to significantly reduce tariffs on over 95% of product groups. If the EU immediately eliminates tariffs on 90% of Indian products, New Delhi will reciprocate...
The new Industrial Accelerator Act aims to strengthen European industry and Made in EU products, but excludes housing, furniture, machinery, and appliances. Lobbying, costs, and global tensions are testing the European strategy.
According to T&E, increasing the electrification of EU company fleets to 69% by 2030 could generate up to 2 million more electric cars, strengthening the industry and the second-hand market.
In the aftermath of the German Chancellor's harsh remarks, which described a "rift between the US and the EU," the US Secretary of State attempted to calm sentiments: "Let's build a new Western century with Europe." Meloni was cautious: "I don't agree with the criticisms of…
In an interview, Macron reiterates his focus on eurobonds, the single market, and strategic investments, including defense, AI, and the ecological transition. France's federalist stance clashes with the pragmatic Meloni-Merz coalition ahead of the pre-summit meeting in Alden Biesen, Belgium.
Applia Europe asks Brussels for an urgent action plan to defend industry and retail from JD.com, Shein and Temu: unfair competition, dumping, sensitive data and new takeover bids in the European game of risk between Fnac Darty, Ceconomy and the global giants
The European Parliament's Autumn 2025 Eurobarometer reveals that inflation and the cost of living are EU citizens' top concerns, followed by jobs and security. In Italy, concerns about healthcare, migration, and energy independence are also increasing.
Trump is using tariffs and the US market to force drug prices to rise in Europe. The risk: more expensive treatments, shortages, and a structural blackmail on EU healthcare systems.
Trump's return accelerates the crisis of the global order. For Europe, it's time for strategic choices, and Eurobonds are part of a broader political project to build a common foreign and defense policy, and beyond.
Brazil is increasingly establishing itself as a quality textile supplier, and the agreement with Brussels would eliminate the current 8% tariff. It would also open up a new market for Made in Italy products.
The agreement represents a further sign of the EU's strategy to diversify its trading partners. It will open up a market of over 2 billion consumers, and trade will double within 5-6 years.
A motion presented by the Left, the Greens, and Patriots (the latter group also includes Matteo Salvini's League, a member of the Italian government who had just voted Yes) passed by 10 votes. Here's what happens next.
The ACI, activated in 2023 and never used before, was conceived primarily as a deterrent in response to economic coercion by third countries. With the Greenland issue, it was raised by Macron. Here's how it could work, as...
Deutsche Bank's analysis: Europe is the United States' largest creditor. Yet this rich pool is almost double that of the rest of the world combined and represents a far more destabilizing capitalization tool for markets...
Following the US tariffs on Greenland, Brussels is considering countermeasures of up to €93 billion against Washington. Transatlantic relations, NATO, and European unity are at stake, with Davos a crucial juncture.
European countries express their unity and solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. European Union ambassadors have been summoned to Brussels tomorrow for an emergency meeting.
Ursula von der Leyen is in Paraguay on Saturday, January 17, to sign the trade agreement—negotiated over 25 years—with the South American bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. On the eve of the meeting, she will meet with Lula in Rio:…
The Eurogroup is attempting to reach an agreement on the new ECB vice president to replace Luis de Guindos. Six candidates are in the running, four are favored, and one choice weighs heavily on Frankfurt's future balance of power.
Interview with Stefano Silvestri, former President of the IAI. What should be done in the face of the profound transformation of US-European relations desired by Trump? "Strengthening NATO to strengthen European defense and supporting Ukraine to prevent a victory for…
Signing is possible as early as Saturday the 17th in Paraguay. After 26 years of negotiations, the world's largest free trade area, with combined economies worth $22.000 trillion, is coming to life. But President Macron dissociates himself: "The agreement is obsolete."
On January 3, 1986, the then European Economic Community officially adopted the twelve-star flag. History, meaning, and curiosities of a symbol that still represents the face of the European Union today.
Starting today, Bulgaria adopts the euro and joins the eurozone as the 21st country. The lev ends after 145 years, with the exchange rate set at 1,95583. The population is divided over the new currency, amid inflation fears and European ambitions, while businesses are largely…
Letter deliveries will be halted from 2026: they're no longer relevant. PostNord is focusing entirely on parcels, and even Santa Claus will be forced to open a digital address. A historic change that could shape the future of postal services throughout Europe (and...
Brussels has asked its South American partners to wait until early 2026 to sign, following protests from the agricultural sector and resistance from France and Italy. The agreement involves economies worth a combined $22.000 trillion. Here are the advantages and...
Brussels revises the Green Deal for cars: a 90% reduction in CO02 emissions by 2035, green light for hybrids, range extenders, and supercredits. What changes will this have for the European industry and market?
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Google for using YouTube publishers' and creators' content in artificial intelligence systems without adequate compensation. AI Overviews, AI Mode, and the video platform's policies are under scrutiny, with suspicion of…
Trump's new national security strategy is pleasing the Kremlin, which calls it a shared vision. Musk reiterates extreme accusations against the EU, while the US president says he's disappointed with Zelensky, "havingn't read the peace plan."
"When it comes to decisions that affect the EU, they are made by the EU and for the EU," the Commission spokesperson replied. The Kremlin applauds Trump: "The US strategy on Europe is consistent with ours."
Warsaw's GDP is expected to grow by 3,5% this year, driven by private consumption and accompanied by a moderate slowdown in consumer prices: core inflation, excluding food and energy prices, fell to 2,9%. THE…
A study by Toy Industries of Europe reveals that 96% of toys purchased from Asian sellers on marketplaces do not comply with EU regulations, and 86% are dangerous to children. Platforms are under fire, and European controls are lacking, while…
Prime Minister Meloni has repeatedly reiterated her opposition to the abolition of unanimity voting in the EU, but this condemns Europe to paralysis: goodbye to reforms and goodbye to enlargement (including Ukraine). This opens the door to nationalism that…
Giorgia Meloni, in her remarks to the Senate, affirms von der Leyen's openness to biofuels and attacks the EU's "ideological" approach to climate change. On the Middle East crisis, she reiterates: "Hamas must be disarmed," while on Ukraine, she confirms her full support for Kiev but rules out...
Von der Leyen announces: "Sixty Italian mayors ready for testing." From Milan to Turin, passing through Genoa and Latronico, the European race for smart mobility begins, and Italy is leading the way in testing.
At Italian Tech Week, the Amazon founder spoke about AI, "it's a bubble, but it will revolutionize the world," data centers, "in the next 10 years they'll be in space," and entrepreneurship, "there's never been a better time to be one."
Telt, the binational Italian and French company, brought to Expo Ferroviaria a stand with several information panels and large screens illustrating the history of the TAV project, with dates and details of the expected costs.
The security of European skies, the strengthening of the Eastern front and the crisis in Ukraine will be the central issues today at the informal summit of heads of state and government and tomorrow at the Summit of the European Political Community.
Moldova chooses Europe again: Maia Sandu's PAS party wins parliamentary elections with over 50% of the vote, despite cyber attacks, false bomb threats, and Russian pressure.
INTERVIEW WITH NICOLA PASSARIELLO, director/IPL in Financial Crime Compliance at Moody's, following the Cucinelli case, which collapsed on the stock market following accusations by some analysts - who had bet on a fall in the stock price and to which the company responded sharply - of evading…
Three Russian MiG-31 fighters flew over Estonian airspace for 12 minutes without flight plans. Intercepted by Italian F-35s, the incident triggered a reaction from Tallinn, NATO, and the EU: von der Leyen and Kallas announced firmness and new sanctions...
The Commission is finally following up on the political agreement reached with the South American bloc and presenting the legal texts to translate it into a trade union. The process is still long, but it could be a response to US tariffs. Protections and compensation mechanisms for...
The Barro Alto mine went to the Chinese group Minmetals for half a billion dollars. But the Dutch company Corex is asking Brussels to intervene: "We offered double, and now Beijing controls 60% of the world's nickel reserves. A…
The meeting between the two at the White House was less awkward than the one at the end of February. They discussed, but failed to resolve, the issue of granting territories to Russia, which Trump insists on while Zelensky refuses to listen to reason,…
On the eve of his meeting with Donald Trump, Zelensky in Brussels calls for security guarantees "like NATO." Von der Leyen: "Ukraine must be a steel hedgehog." The Coalition of the Willing reiterates: no territorial concessions without Kiev. Tomorrow in Washington, the day...
The meeting between the two leaders is scheduled in Anchorage at 21:30 PM Italian time, followed by a joint press conference. Trump promises Zelensky a subsequent trilateral meeting "if things go well," but insists on granting territory to Moscow.
Beer production is growing in Europe and Italy, a boom among young people and an indissoluble link with football: Eurostat and AssoBirra data tell the story of a sector worth billions of euros and increasingly central to social life.
Three Italian MEPs propose to establish August 8 as the European Day for Victims of Work, in memory of the Marcinelle massacre of 1956, in which 262 miners died, including 136 Italians.
Interview with Gabriel Debach, market analyst at eToro, after the US-EU trade deal: "More than an agreement, it's a tribute. Trump's real triumph lies in the implicit sovereign wealth fund, fueled by foreign capital and targeted at key sectors of the economy…
Following the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, Meloni calls the agreement "positive but needs to be evaluated." Criticism from the opposition, concern among Italian businesses. Reactions from Berlin and Brussels also cautiously.
The agreement leaves the steel and aluminum sectors unchanged. Brussels puts the possibility of a European digital tax on hold in the face of pressure from Washington. The EU will purchase $150 billion in US energy and weapons.
Some rumors suggest two key points at the heart of the agreement that could appeal to The Donald. On the one hand, Europe has no intention of replacing the US with Beijing. On the other, the EU would not introduce a web tax so as to…
ETIAS, ESTA, and ETA are tourist permits for the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The EU Commission has proposed increasing the cost of ETIAS from €7 to €20: here's why. Two months of…
The new US-Japan agreement can serve as a model for other countries: after Vietnam and Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, and China also have clearer ideas. Connecting the dots reveals a certain level of predictability: a level…
This is one of the most difficult challenges facing Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will lead the approval of the €2 trillion budget for 2034 over the next two years.
Meta, X, and LinkedIn are challenging the Italian Revenue Agency's personal data VAT. A lawsuit that could change the tax rules for digital platforms and have global implications. Here's what could happen.
New EU sanctions against Russia, Kallas: We will continue to increase costs so that stopping the aggression becomes Moscow's only option. We must also be careful about the indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
Only China and Canada have reacted to the US President's tariff war, who is now threatening new tariffs on imported drugs, with increases of up to 200% within a year.
Interview with Lorenzo Codogno, visiting professor at the London School of Economics and the College of Europe in Bruges. "Trump's letter on the 30% tariffs won't be the end of the negotiations with the EU, but it could end worse for…
The EU Commission launches an age verification app and new rules to protect minors online. Testing begins in five countries, including Italy. Privacy guaranteed, here's how.
According to Euractiv, the EU Commission is considering an unprecedented reform, which would take away tax revenue from member states but above all would cause consumer costs to explode, exposing the market to the risk of smuggling.
The US president announces 50% tariffs on copper, and the metal jumps over 13%, reaching an all-time high. Prysmian benefits and profits. Negotiations are underway with the EU: letters are arriving, von der Leyen says, "We are ready…
According to a Eurobarometer survey, 75% of Italians believe the government is not doing enough to combat climate change. Trust in European institutions is higher than in the national government.
Bloomberg reveals it, according to which the DgComp measure will arrive in the afternoon. For Brussels, only the EU would have the legal power to impose conditions. Stocks soar on the stock exchange
Duties, Trump has announced new trade tariffs only with some Asian countries (Japan and South Korea at 25%): they will start in August, unless new bilateral agreements are reached. A decision will be made with Europe by the end of the week. Wall Street is getting worse…
Elisabetta Belloni returns to Italy in September, leaving her post as diplomatic advisor to Ursula von der Leyen. A personal decision that marks the end of a short and complex experience in Brussels, amid friction and international dossiers still open
The agreement avoids the “revenge taxes” threatened by Trump against companies in countries that apply the global minimum tax and could unblock negotiations on tariffs between the US and the EU. Meanwhile, the Senate opens debate on the controversial law of…
The new Euda report reveals the spread of drugs in European prisons: between habitual use, new drug addicts and a domestic market worth billions of euros
Microsoft modifies Windows 10 and 11 to comply with the Digital Markets Act: uninstallable Store, more freedom in choosing the browser and new providers in search
Polluters pay: the new European carbon tax on transport and heating could generate almost 300 billion between 2026 and 2032, to be reinvested in the ecological transition and in support for the most vulnerable. The study by Transport &…
Tusk loses in Poland: Nawrocki leads the pro-US sovereignist turn. Meanwhile, the sovereignist wind blows on more European states, while Italy seeks balance between sovereignism and integration
In the latest Financial Stability Review, the ECB warns: duties, wars and public debt expose the Eurozone to new shocks. De Guindos: "With new escalation, stock markets at risk"
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and CDP Equity contribute to the objectives of the fund, which aims to develop data centers in growing continental markets. The aim is to consolidate the commitment to digitalization and digital sovereignty to respond…
Stop Russian spot gas by 2025, end of long-term contracts by 2027, new measures on oil and uranium. The EU Commission launches the roadmap to energy independence. Gas prices rise by…
In an interview with Le Figaro, Elkann (Stellantis) and De Meo (Renault) explain that "The fate of the car is being played out this year". Certainty and rapid decision-making are needed, but also different rules for small cars. In the US, Ford withdraws its 2025 guidance for…
Brussels hits tech giants: Apple ordered to pay 500 million euros, Meta 200 million. It is the first concrete application of the new European regulation on digital markets. Criticism from Meta: "American companies penalized"
