The industrial production data is further confirmation of Germany's difficulty in getting out of the tunnel. And politicians fear further paralysis
How will Barnier gather a majority in Parliament that on paper he does not have? Will there be some surprises in the Socialist house or will he have to count on an indirect but politically very embarrassing support from Le Pen?
It is impossible to make reliable predictions today on the outcome of the American elections in November, but one thing is certain: the vote for the White House concerns Europe very, very closely and it is time for the Old Continent to wake up. Here…
The Houthis, Zaydi Shiites with a long history of rebellion, have taken control of northern Yemen and armed themselves to the teeth thanks to Iran. In 2024, their maritime attacks have paralyzed global trade, showing that the…
New episode of Lavoro&Pensioni - politically (in)correct, Giuliano Cazzola's weekly column: in the face of belated intentions to reactivate the birth rate chain and in the face of policies that over the years have sacrificed the resources necessary to… on the altar of pensions…
Socialist deputy general secretary with Luciano Lama and Bruno Trentin, Ottaviano Del Turco, who passed away in the night after a long illness and tormented by incredible judicial vicissitudes, was one of the most brilliant trade unionists of the 80s, then secretary of the PSI...
Whoever between Trump and Harris manages to convince voters of their economic recipe will win the White House. The Democratic candidate is betting on the middle class, promising aid and relief and an all-out fight against the large companies favored by Trump
In Europe as in America the music is perhaps changing: the sovereignists no longer have the wind in their sails and the democrats have recovered points. And what will happen in Italy? Two crucial events will tell
Overtourism transforms tourist destinations into labyrinths of queues and chaos, with Amsterdam and Rome in the top places for crowding: it is bad for tourists and residents. Cities are trying to remedy this with creative solutions, such as the…
WORK&PENSIONS politically (in)correct: Monday's appointment by Giuliano Cazzola Numbers in hand, here's what happened between 1990 and 2000: the balance between births and deaths has reversed course, rolling on a slope that is unstoppable today. The…
What objective does Zelensky intend to achieve with the counteroffensive in Russian territory? The role of the Kursk nuclear power plant and the message to Moscow. The move, which could mark a turning point in the war, also received the green light from the EU
The Money.it website carried out a survey to get an idea of the age at which Italians would like to retire and the sum of the new early and old age pensions says that the average retirement age is 64,6 years with a …
K2, even today, represents a struggle between the majesty of nature and human ambitions. From the historic Italian conquest of 1954 to the continuous cooperation between Italy and Pakistan, the mountain remains a symbol of challenge and redemption, a stage…
The Italian Public Accounts Observatory of the Catholic University, directed by Giampaolo Galli, reveals how the Calderoli law on differentiated autonomy could alter public accounts and widen regional inequalities, threatening the South
Economy Minister Giorgetti, with the backing of Prime Minister Meloni, is preparing to replace the State Accountant General, Biagio Mazzotta, rightly or wrongly held responsible for underestimating the abnormal costs of the Superbonus and the patent box. But the…
Giorgia Meloni shook Europe with her vote against von der Leyen, sparking concern and controversy. This crucial moment could mark the beginning of a dangerous isolation for Italy. The leader's next moves will be decisive to understand if the…
Meloni missed the opportunity to leave the sovereignist forest to become a modern Conservative leader but will she have calculated the true consequences of her moves on the future of Italy?
Peace, taxes, energy, illegal invasion, American dream and borders, with the "largest deportation in US history": these are the watchwords with which Donald Trump punctuates his long final speech at the GOP convention in Milwaukee, after accepting the nominations…
In the latest episode of the podcast "Al 4° Piano", Kairos strategist Alessandro Fugnoli analyzes the implications of the next American vote on the financial markets. What to do? Avoid premature speculation
Based on the economic premises expressed by Trump, the next actions will be aimed at greater government spending, greater paper issuance and greater inflation. Investors are selling bonds and buying stocks
Compared to other European Union countries, Italy has the advantage of having already grouped entities and funds, which have now all been merged into INPS. In France, but also in other countries, resistance to preferential treatments and the effects on public finances persist...
The victory of the Popular Front with the recovery of Macron's group in France and the triumph of the Labor Party in Great Britain offer very interesting food for thought in Italy too. Here are the ones
Quota 41 is a case of real "smuggling" of social security reforms and making this requirement the cornerstone of pension guidance is wrong for three reasons. The new scenario from 2025 and the lines of a reformed system
The US Supreme Court defended Trump, granting him "broad" presidential immunity, despite serious accusations of election manipulation and incitement to the attack on the Capitol. A decision criticized for its impact on the fundamental principles of justice and equality
Supplementary pension provision has taken on the characteristics of an investment rather than the value of pension savings. The challenge with severance pay in the company
After the defeat on CNN in the debate against Trump, Biden admits the difficulties but announces that he does not intend to withdraw from the race. Dem looking for a plan B: all the names in pole position. Harsh NYT editorial: "Joe, for…
"A disaster, a shock" is the comment that leaked from the Democratic Party after a debate in which Biden appeared confused, uncertain and weak. Trump more disciplined, but dozens of fake news and little substance
How did the workers vote in the European elections? And the middle class? And the self-employed? Here is the vote map which contains more than one surprise
Despite having one of the most advanced water economies thanks to digital applications and technological innovations that make our Water Intelligence an almost unique case of connection between water and technology, Italy is practically absent in the international debate...
Fourth and final note from the North East Foundation on the effects of demographic ice age on the economy and labor market of the regions of Northern Italy
"Differentiated autonomy will give Italy a Harlequin dress, complicating the lives of citizens and businesses" claims Giampaolo Galli, director of the Observatory on Public Accounts, in a very critical note on the law just approved by Parliament
The political chaos in France is having repercussions on European markets which fear governments' propensity to increase deficits. What to do? Here are the tips from Alessandro Fugnoli, strategist at Kairos Partners Sgr
The double lesson of the American state. Lean bureaucracy and few constraints turbocharge photovoltaic and wind energy, even without incentives. But the network is old and cannot handle the charge of non-programmable electrons
To be considered a liberal and moderate force, Forza Italia must firmly oppose the Calderoli law on differentiated autonomy and all the extreme initiatives of the League that represent a threat to Italy. Will he be able to do it?
Retired at 70? Here is the truth behind the INPS simulator and the alarming predictions on late retirement for 30-year-olds. The real requirements for retirement and future prospects
The American political reality reflects a tight fight between Biden and Trump, which will be played out on a few votes in key states. While Trump denies his defeat and questions the justice system, Larry Hogan's candidacy reveals…
The choice of the new EU leaders after the vote on 8 and 9 June dominates the European scene on which the double French novelty with Le Pen's exploit and Macron's surprising move which has...
Here are the elections for the European Parliament and the EU is at the crossroads: it is time to distinguish between empty promises and concrete policies. From the lesson of the Normandy landings, we learn that integration is crucial to avoid future conflicts. And the…
Umberto Agnelli's courageous legacy marked the beginning of a new era for Fiat. When Sergio Marchionne took the reins in 2003, the situation was very critical, but he led the company towards an epic rebirth
The Governor of Bank of Italy, Fabio Panetta, charts a course for Italians in view of the European vote, highlighting the importance of European integration and proposing concrete solutions to relaunch Italy: debt reduction, stopping youth emigration and increase in productivity
The agreement between ITA and Lufthansa risks definitive failure after the EU Antitrust ban on the Italian company's entry into the international joint with Lufthansa, United Airlines and Air Canada. The amateurism of the Meloni Government which rejected the Draghi project a priori…
The EIGE (European Institute for Gender Equity) Report significantly entitled "Financial independence and gender equality: connecting the dots on income, wealth and power" offers, with data in hand, answers and recommendations on why financial independence is fundamental for everyone...
In 2040 there will be 3,5 million fewer workers. The key year will be 2039 because the social security system will have to withstand the shock wave of the retirement of around 2,5 million new IVS pensioners who will be added to the existing ones
In the last episode of the podcast on the 4th floor, Kairos strategist Alessandro Fugnoli reflects on the similarities between 2021 and 2024 to answer a question: how long will the market run last?
An absurd religious war is being fought on the separation of the careers of magistrates but it would be enough to reflect on the words of Giovanni Falcone to understand that things are different from how they appear to many
Alfredo Recanatesi responds to Giuliano Cazzola on the real reasons for the reduction in net wages in Italy and places productivity at the center of all issues, calling unions and businesses into question
The extension of life is the biggest revolution of the last two centuries but, as Martin Wolf also writes on Ft, it calls into question the sustainability of the welfare state. Unless everything changes
Weak general productivity, centralization of bargaining and tax and contribution wedge at the origin of the disappointing trend in wages in Italy
The negative performance in Asia and China in particular sends Kering's accounts into the red and weighs on LVMH. Hermès, on the other hand, continues on its own path and ignores the weak start of the year for the entire sector
We publish the introductory speech at the W7 summit in Rome, civil society reference group for the G7, by Claudia Segre, President of Global Thinking Foundation
In the first quarter of this year, the 7 sisters of the Italian banking sector saw last year's exceptional trend confirmed with profits growing by 26%. But when Lagarde pulls the plug, who will prevail?
The resignation of the Director General of the Abi Sabatini opens the race for succession but also affects the confirmation or otherwise of President Patuelli, who is out of office
With the collection of signatures for a popular initiative law, the left is starting from scratch again on the legal wage, forgetting the wise indications of the former dem minister Andrea Orlando to reconcile the minimum wage with the results of the contracts...
The 2024 European elections are approaching, but the debate on European policies is lacking. Among the EU's successes are the Next Generation EU and immigration policy, but challenges emerge such as the single market, still behind in services, the transition…
May Day 2024 is celebrated in a complex context for work in Italy. Between wars, globalization, artificial intelligence and green transition, the union is called to reflect on its role and find new strategies to protect…
Within twenty years in Italy there will be 2 million more new pensioners compared to 6 million fewer people of working age
In the latest episode of the podcast "Al 4° Piano", Kairos strategist Alessandro Fugnoli analyzes the behavior of the markets in times of war and draws conclusions for today
Commercial agreements for joint offers are multiplying. But there is much more on the horizon. Technology, artificial intelligence and marketing accelerate convergence. And Franco Tatò's visionary multi-utility strategy is ready to take off
All the texts of the referendums promoted by the CGIL reflect an ideological vision of the world of work and have a good chance of ending in a Pyrrhic victory
Enrico Letta's plan on the Single Market illustrated to the European Council: "I am not proposing the Bible but a toolbox. They are realistic proposals, now it is up to you to decide". The recipe: pooled money on financial markets, energy and…
Draghi is shaking up Europe by asking for a profound change that will allow it to recover lost ground towards other continents. If it's not a self-nomination to lead the EU, we're close
Yet another massacre at work requires serious reflection and concrete interventions but the preliminary controversies on contracts and subcontracts raised by the secretary of the CGIL are misleading and do not help to resolve safety problems
Both on the doctrinal and liturgical level and on the practical and international relations level, Pope Francis has never managed to emancipate himself from a very South American and substantially anti-Western vision and the ambiguities regarding the war in Ukraine have been evident
Confindustria, on Thursday 4 April the 182 members of the General Council will have to vote for the new president. But the challenge between two candidates will not take place: Garrone's withdrawal paves the way for Orsini
The city of Bari takes to the streets in defense of its mayor and the dignity of the Apulian capital in the face of the risk of being placed under commissionership due to mafia infiltration. Here is the whole story of a case that is causing discussion on the eve of…
There is a new paradigm that regulates the stock market trend and explains the reason for the rally despite the postponement of the rate cut: economic growth and the decline in inflation without the trap of recession are the new North Star
In her new book "The Free Lunch", published by Mondadori, the economist Veronica De Romanis explains, with an abundance of data and reasoning, how easy spending is a vice and a deception of Italian politics that comes from afar but which…
There are currently 18 stock markets in the world at their highest levels but, in addition to shares, government bonds, safe haven assets and Bitcoin are flying. How long will the rally last? The first creaks are not lacking
In a context of divided environmentalism, a contrast emerges between the most extreme souls, who pursue radical environmental policies, and those who adopt a more pragmatic vision. The energy recipe of the future? Nuclear, gas and realism
Marco De Poli, who in the 1977s contributed to changing Italian customs by publishing the famous investigation into girls and sex in the student newspaper "La zanzara" of the Parini high school in Milan, was Paolo's assistant director in XNUMX...
The G7 under Meloni's presidency did not start in the best way and today in Washington the prime minister will ask the American President for a hand
The Sardinian elections do not have a national significance but they make us reflect: Meloni has lost his magic touch but the left will only be able to undermine her by allying itself with the center and adopting a realistic, reformist and anti-populist policy
Tug of war between Meloni and Salvini over the third mandate for governors and mayors with political consequences that go far beyond future regional elections and can reopen many games
Israel wants to reach the south of the Strip despite Western concerns. The millions of Palestinian refugees in Rafah are ready to flee, but to where? Egypt ready to welcome them but at a "high price"
Riots and violence occurred in the African country after the presidential elections were postponed in December. Risk of coup d'état or dictatorship? Senegal is one of the most mature states on the continent and an economic model for Africa. Enough…
The dark plots of the Chinese mafia, known as the Triads, emerge in a surprising investigation. The interview on LeJournal.info by French journalist Jean-Paul Mari with Antoine Vitkine, a well-known documentary maker for TV across the Alps, analyzes the historical roots, the complexity of their organizational structure...
At the Italy-Africa summit the Prime Minister promises that the Mattei Plan "will not be an empty box" and reveals its contents for projects worth 5,5 billion euros but the President of the African Union Faki warns: "It is time to move on from words…
What is the general strategy and what is the industrial plan in which the Government's privatizations fit? And how are they intertwined with liberalizations? These are the real challenge areas on which the quality of privatizations depends.…
The mission is strongly supported by Italy, France and Germany. Who will command it?
With a critical article in the Manifesto, the Bari economist Gianfranco Viesti encourages the Democratic Party to take up the challenge of differentiated autonomy to fight a battle for the reconstruction of Southern Italy which has the fight against inequalities at its centre. But without a policy…
The history of the former Ilva of Taranto demonstrates that the interest of the Indian private partners was not that of development but of the neutralization of the plant. Now the government calls Italian private industrialists, unions and banks to a table to draw up…
On the major issues of finance, Prime Minister Meloni reveals an absence of vision and strategy and an orientation that is not liked by the markets, which are always a stony guest at Government meetings
At the press conference, the prime minister responds to the failure to ratify the bailout fund: "The government has deferred to the Chamber". And she blames Conte for the mistake
In Daniele Luchetti's docu-series Raffaella emerges as a tragic heroine, but the documentary fails to fully capture her essence
We publish the text of the speech by Professor Maria Cristina Marcuzzo, academic of the Lincei, carried out in the Library of the Chamber of Deputies on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith. It is a journey into the thought of the father of modern economics and into…
The resounding failure of the ESM and Italy's international isolation are of great concern to the institutional leaders of our country - Great anticipation for President Mattarella's end-of-year televised message and the pronouncement of the new Governor of the Bank of Italy...
In the economy, as in justice, schools and healthcare, the Meloni Government has done little or nothing and in foreign policy it has been Atlanticist but fluctuating on Europe - Without real reforms the experience of the right in Government will be...
The Puglia Region aspires to financial compensation for the TAP gas pipeline. The government challenges the provision and turns to the Constitutional Court.
The COP28 agreement is a big step forward even if there is a lack of accountability on the commitments of individual countries and the absence of clear commitments from the richest countries to finance the gradual transition of the poorest countries
The candidacy of SuperMario Draghi for the Presidency of the European Commission, overshadowed by the French President Macron, is a very strong hypothesis that would benefit Europe and our country - The precedent of Ciampi is curious who, like Draghi, was president of the commission for…
Administering Rome is not a mission impossible but it requires vision, the ability to involve citizens and a team of excellence: as told by Linda Lanzillotta who at the end of the 90s was budget councilor in the first Rutelli council, a…
AI is already everywhere and the real innovation part is predominant: it will change our lives as citizens and will become a factor of competitiveness and improved productivity for businesses. Among the most advanced sectors in Italy is…
Rome's defeat for Expo 2030 is not surprising: it has not had a true mayor for twenty years while Milan has never made a mistake even if all that glitters is not gold, not even under the Madonnina
"Prevention is revolution" is the new book, published by il Mulino, by Silvio Garattini, founder and president of the Mario Negri institute, of which we publish some extracts courtesy of the author
Giulia did not die in vain and we cannot honor her memory by shouting against the patriarchy but we must act on school and family and on the state and businesses to create a non-violent bipartisan ecosystem 2030
The time is running out for the succession to the presidency of Confindustria. A real turning point is needed to restore authority to the association which has fallen to historic lows. Here are all the names in the running
The balance of the chemical trade balance is almost zero and industry managers are predicting closures and relocations. BMW prefers to invest in the USA - Germany is increasingly uncertain and this makes its negotiating position on the…
Where is Made in Italy journalism going today? From the damage of housing development to the vices of the market: the key word of good journalism is reliability
Precisely because the copies of paper newspapers are decreasing but advertising no longer binds publishers and journalists, Enrico Cuccia's famous quip about shares is back in fashion but in this case referring to copies: are they counted or weighed?...
Artificial Intelligence can be very useful for reducing the growth gap between Europe and the USA but it cannot work miracles - For a real turning point it is essential to train human capital and imagine a new industrial policy
