Pfas, new appeals to shake up government and regions: increase in dangerous substances in water
Health risks are increasing and the EU is taking action with guidelines to monitor the phenomenon. But in Italy we are late
Stock Market September 5: Telecom and Enel save Piazza Affari but luxury collapses. Nvidia no longer runs. Oil recovers
Nvidia is still the weakest stock of the Magnificent Seven today and the Nasdaq suffers. Milan so-so while Paris loses ground after the appointment of the new French prime minister. Oil is rebounding
Stock Market September 4: Nvidia Continues to Lose Share and Wall Street Goes Dark. Europe All in the Red
Another day of sales for Nvidia, the leading stock in the US and global Big Tech. Wall Street and Nasdaq show signs of recovery but then retreat. Europe also closes the session in decline. In Milan, Saipem does well, Moncler does poorly. Oil always…
Harris or Trump, the American elections will be played on a handful of votes but for Europe the music will change
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…
Chinese Electric Cars: Routes to Emerging Markets to Bypass Western Barriers, Hybrids on the Rise in Europe
Chinese EV makers are shifting their focus to emerging markets to counter tariff barriers imposed by Western economies. Meanwhile, in Europe, the EV sector is showing signs of slowing, with registrations falling while it is growing,…
Bad weather: Searching for missing people in Campania. New EU funding on the horizon
The floods of the past few days have once again exposed the fragility of the country. The only good news: 1 billion euros from the European Commission
Stock market August 28: all eyes on Nvidia's accounts and two-speed price lists with Milan and Europe rising and the Nasdaq down
Nvidia will raise the curtain on its quarterly report after the close of Wall Street: the relaunch or otherwise of US high tech and all markets depends on its accounts - Pharmaceuticals on the shields in Milan
Harris and her anti-Trump challenge, Powell and rate cuts, a government in Paris: three signals that the financial markets like
The growth of Kamala Harris' anti-Trump candidacy, the easing of the Fed's monetary policy and the first steps towards the formation of a democratic and pro-European government in France are all good news for the financial markets which see fading…
Stock market August 22: cautious markets waiting for Powell in Jackson Hole but the Fed rate cut in September is certain
Great anticipation for tomorrow's speech (at 16pm Italian time) by Fed President Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole meeting but today both the American and European stock markets (including Piazza Affari) are cautious even if the cut in...
The Governor of the Bank of Italy Panetta at the Rimini Meeting: "Europe needs profound reforms"
The Governor of the Bank of Italy pushes the EU to face the epochal challenges it faces and Italy to attack public debt and focus on greater growth. Yes to an orderly increase in immigrants but no…
Sovereignists in decline in Europe, France, Great Britain, Poland and perhaps the USA. Two crucial tests ahead in Italy
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
Stock market 14 August: Piazza Affari leads the mid-August rebound in Europe, Wall Street weaker despite the slowdown in inflation
Ferrari shifts into fifth gear and with Leonardo and Telecom leads the progress of the Ftse Mib, the best stock market index in the Old Continent on the day before the financial markets close on August 15th
Stock market August 14: US inflation slows beyond expectations and market volatility also drops
The latest macro news coming from America encourages the markets even if the return to normality after the Japanese shock and the Big Tech swing has not yet been fully realized
Stock market August 13th: great leap by Nvidia which gives a boost to the entire Nasdaq. Milan and Europe in swing
The fall in the German confidence index slows down European stock markets. On the contrary, the Magnificent 7 of Big Tech and above all Nvidia and Tesla regain momentum and push the Nasdaq up
Wars barometer: Israel, alert for possible attack on Iran. USA and Europe: "Tehran stop". Kiev advances and Putin threatens
The USA, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom in a joint note ask Iran to take "a step back" to avoid an escalation with Israel, but Tehran responds: "We have the right to react." Meanwhile, Kiev has conquered 28 locations and counting…
Cars made in Europe and Transition Plan 5.0: incentives and investments for the production system
From 2025, incentives for purchasing cars in Italy will be linked to the origin of the components, with a minimum of 40% produced in the EU. The goal: to support European industry and exclude Chinese electric cars. Off to the Transition Plan 5.0 for…
Stock market closes on August 6: Wall Street and the Nasdaq rebound in the wake of Tokyo, Piazza Affari does not but MPS flies
After Black Monday, the stock markets are moving at two speeds: Tokyo and the USA are clearly recovering, while Europe is fluctuating. MPS booms on Piazza Affari after the presentation of the accounts. Btp-Bund spread at 152 bps
Stock market swings on August 6: Tokyo rebounds by 10%. Contagion effect also for Europe and the USA?
After Monday's collapse, stock markets are rebounding, with the Nikkei recovering strongly. The fall of the yen and positive signals from economic data have reduced fears of recession. The dollar and oil are also recovering
Stock market July 31st: the escalation in M.0. pushes oil above 80 dollars, the Nasdaq in strong recovery and the Fed raises the curtain on rates
The war in the Middle East sends the price of oil skyrocketing while inflation rises in Europe. Tonight Powell will decide what to do about US rates. Milan is in the red but in Europe the Spanish stock market is doing worse... But the Nasdaq...
Melons in China: trade agreements and meeting with Xi Jinping, but harsh response to the EU on information
Prime Minister Meloni's mission to China fits into a very specific context: from 16 August the first EU duties against Beijing's biodiesel will begin, following Ursula von der Leyen's de-risking strategy. AND…
Melons, causes and mysteries of a change of direction towards Europe and "europolitics of emotions"
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…
Ex Ilva: six companies interested in Taranto and call for tenders by August. Nothing defined
New government-union meeting: towards the sale of the plant. Among the six possible buyers there are also two Italians
Europe, here are the Italian parliamentarians elected at the top of the Commissions: Decaro for the Environment, Tridico for Taxation
Once the elections of the heads of the EU Commissions have been completed, the program of the European Parliament's work is outlined. The environmental and sustainability challenge is the most demanding, elected Decaro
Stock market closes July 22nd: markets rising in the post-Biden era and Big Tech raises its head again on the Nasdaq
No shock in the stock market on the first day after Biden: all of Europe is on the rise and in the USA Wall Street and the Nasdaq recover thanks to the sprint of Tesla, Nvidia, Alphabet and the other Big Tech stocks. Instead he remains at the stake...
New transport in Europe for 7 billion euros, among the projects: Lyon-Turin and the corridor with Ukraine
The European Commission has selected 134 low environmental impact projects to improve inter-European circulation. Among these, the Lyon-Turin connection confirms itself as a strategic infrastructure
Trump forever? Trouble ahead for NATO and Europe but the tycoon hasn't won yet: a lot depends on what happens after Biden
At the moment Trump has the wind at his back but the games for the White House are not yet over and Donald does not have the majority of the 130-150 million Americans who will vote in November. The Dems can go back to…
Stock market July 19: the fall of Big Tech torments the markets. Eyes on Biden, European stock markets cautious
Stock market July 19th, unease over Big Tech: Wall Street has already unreservedly embraced the beliefs of Vance, an isolationist who distrusts chips, here is the result on the Magnificent Seven and how much they have burned in capitalization
Defence: orders and stock market capitalization are growing for EU arms producers. Leonardo and Fincantieri included. The Rheinmetall case
Orders from major arms manufacturing companies continue to grow. Investors are focusing on some key stocks on the stock exchange, among which there are also Leonardo and Fincantieri
Meloni disappoints: his No to von der Leyen isolates Italy from Europe which will not make discounts on public accounts and Pnrr
Meloni's dissociation establishes the irrelevance of the Prime Minister and of Italy on the European level, for which our country will pay dearly. Meloni preferred to chase Salvini, with disappointing results. Consequences also on domestic politics?
EU, Ursula von der Leyen tests the vote: "Green Deal in the first 100 days". Melons on the swing, what will he do?
Trial by fire today for Ursula von der Leyen who at 13pm will ask for the confidence of the European Parliament for an encore. You fear the snipers and cover yourself with the benevolence of the Greens without giving up negotiating with…
Stock market closes on 16 July: the collapse of Hugo Boss (-7,45%) sinks luxury but Milan is saved and Wall Street bets on Trump again
Even today, luxury is the cross of the European stock markets, again in the red except for Milan. The Trump effect, however, continues to give breath to Wall Street which is banking on the tycoon's return to the White House
Stock market closes July 15: the Trump effect pushes Wall Street to new records but luxury stumbles France and Europe
The failed attack on Trump brings a sigh of relief to American markets while the luxury crisis hits European stock markets, especially France but not only
Bank of Italy cautious about growth: the cost of credit causes loans to decrease. Tourism, price increase slows down the decline in inflation
Bank of Italy, what the quarterly economic bulletin says: the monetary tightening continues to impact the declining cost of credit, mortgages and loans to businesses. The increase in tourism prices slows the decline in inflation. Here are the GDP forecasts: +1,1%…
Orban, twenty EU countries against him: "Disloyal conduct". That's why no one asked him to mediate on Russia and Ukraine
War in Ukraine, twenty EU countries are ready to accuse the Hungarian leader Orban, current president of the Union, of "disloyalty". In the sights, the solo peace missions by Putin in Moscow and by Xi Jinping in China. From Brussels:…
Italy says yes to nuclear power, the new energy and climate plan has been sent to Brussels: the greens' no
The government has reworked the Plan and given space to nuclear power: savings of 17 billion euros are expected. Environmentalists protest over choices regarding energy sources
Elections in France, the results: Le Pen collects 33,1% and comes close to an absolute majority but the Left and Macron team up to prevent it
The results of the elections in France give victory to the Rassemblement national of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella who thus dominate the first round of the legislative elections. Seats and projections in view of the second round: what can happen between agreements…
Elections in France: a vote that has the flavor of a referendum not only for Paris but for Europe. All possible scenarios
The first round of the very tormented French political elections brought forward by President Macron to challenge Le Pen's far right will be held on Sunday 30 June. Not only the future of France but that of Europe will depend on the vote and will also count a lot for Italy.…
EU appointments, another for von der Leyen but Meloni remains in the trenches: "We are not joining in". What has been decided, now it's up to the commissioners
EU appointments, green light for the agreement but without Italy. At the European Council, Prime Minister Meloni rejected the agreement reached between the People's Party, Socialists and Liberals: she abstained on the reconfirmation of Ursula von der Leyen as head of the Commission and voted...
EU appointments, European Council underway: Meloni at the crossroads, negotiations with von der Leyen to avoid Italy's isolation. What could happen
The European nomination game officially opens in Brussels. Meloni rejected the agreement between the EPP, socialists and liberals on top jobs. Together with Italy, Hungary and Slovakia would also get in the way. Is our country at risk of isolation? The president…
Meloni against the EU: “No to a fragile majority and fireplaces. A clear vote from the polls, bypassing the logic of consensus"
On the eve of the meeting of the European Council, the prime minister lashes out against Europe and speaks of a "conventio ad excludendum" in her communications to the Chamber: yesterday the agreement between socialists, popular and liberals which stunned the sovereignists on the appointments at the top of the Union.…
Critical raw materials, Italy says yes to extractions: the shrimp step for the new economy
A legislative decree authorizes exploration and mineral research for critical raw materials. Europe gave the go-ahead and Italy adapted. It will spend 1 billion euros
Customs duties, Europe and China are talking again about electric cars: the interest is mutual, that's why
European duties on electric cars would start in July, but the talks between the Chinese minister and the European commissioner could change the scenario. What happened and where we are
Stock market June 21st: tech and banks send European stock markets into the red on the day of the three witches. Milan loses over 1%
Sales on Nvidia send European stock markets into the red, also weighed down by banks. Madrid the worst, followed by Milan. The spread is stable, yields on government bonds are falling sharply. The euro drops
The law on biodiversity passes in Europe but Italy votes against it and accuses Brussels of ideology
The new rules protect the relationship between man and nature but the Italian right stands out and says no
France, disappointing electoral programs: Le Pen's devastating, the left's demagogic, Macron's weak
The first week after the European vote caused the French stock market to collapse but the programs of the three main political forces beyond the Alps do not promise redemption and keep the markets and the international community anxious. Here because
European banks too shy in green finance. The GAR novelty has not yet taken off
Since January, the GRA tool has been available for banks to clarify green investments. However, it is underutilized and savers are unaware of its existence. A study by REF Ricerche
The stock market closes on June 11th with chills: France is the epicenter of the European crisis but the black shirt is Milan. Live spreads
The political earthquake that has hit France is alarming the European financial markets and the Milan stock exchange is the one that bears the brunt of it due to the size of the public debt. The Ftse Mib loses 34 thousand…
Europe on the right: Meloni and Le Pen win. The Democratic Party advances, M5S collapses, FI ahead of Lega, exploits of Verdi, Renzi and Calenda below 4%
In both Italy and France the right clearly wins. Domestically, Meloni almost reached 29% and FdI confirmed itself as the leading national party. The result of Schlein's Democratic Party was good. Collapse of the Five Star Movement and exploits of the Greens-Left…
Europe must be refounded but “the main actor is missing: Germany. Scholz has no leadership” Angelo Bolaffi speaks
Interview with Angelo Bolaffi, a great expert on German issues. "Scholz proved to be below expectations: he doesn't have the attitude of a chancellor. A new Brandt would be needed to reform Germany and Europe"
European elections, the least green campaign in history ends: what can happen in the EU
The vote for the European elections could mark a turning point for the green transition. The right looks to the past, the left is further forward. Why was the right information missing?
“Europe, avoid decline” we can but we need the Delors triangle: wise proposals from the economists Messori and Buti
Relaunching the European Union is possible but we need to dust off the famous Delors triangle by updating it. This is what two excellent economists like Messori and Buti suggest
Stock market closing on 4 June: the first rate cut expected by the ECB hits the banks which, together with oil prices, send the price lists into the red
If there are no surprises, the ECB is expected to cut rates by 0,25 on Thursday and banks will suffer on the stock market. The drop in oil prices weighs on Saipem and Eni. In India the narrow electoral victory of…
Artificial intelligence and privacy: new guidelines from the European Data Protection Authority, here are what they are
The new guidelines from the European Privacy Supervisor offer guidance to European institutions on the responsible use of generative AI in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The document aims to protect the privacy of citizens and…
Europe, "don't lose the relationship with the United States on security along the way": interview with Ambassador Massolo
Interview with Ambassador Giampiero Massolo, former secretary general of the Farnesina and today president of Mundy's. "Popular, socialists and liberals are destined to remain the backbone of the new European legislature. For the positions at the top of the EU, the Governments' guidelines...
Stock market closes May 31st: no sell in May but weak price lists in Europe and down in the USA
Piazza Affari and the main stock exchanges of the Old Continent closed May on a swing (but Milan gained 2% in the month) while the receding of the decline in Fed rates causes the American stock exchanges and especially the Nasdaq to suffer. But denied...
Bank of Italy, Panetta in the Final Considerations: "We are not condemned to stagnation but watch out for the debt"
Bank of Italy, the final considerations of Governor Panetta: "The Italian economy suffers from serious problems but we are not condemned to stagnation". The unavoidable themes? The "high public debt" which represents a "ballast" and the South. Demography and productivity are the key issues for…
Gas and hydrogen in the future of families and businesses. But the vote is upon us and the new rules may change again
The new rules exist but the electoral results may put them in crisis between nationalism and denial. At stake are a trillion from the "Fit For 55" program.
Elections: environment and climate change do not make a breakthrough in the campaign for the European elections
The Pavia Observatory monitored the interventions of Italian leaders on environmental issues. There is practically no difference between the government and the opposition
Meloni and Schlein talk about everything and more but not even in a dream about Europe: the exact opposite of what happens in France
The French electoral campaign is dominated by the great European times, the Italian one is, on the contrary, entrenched on national themes. Thus Italy remains Italy and one should not be surprised if it condemns itself to count less and less in Europe
The Energy Agency takes stock of the green transition in the midst of the US and EU election campaign: how much money is needed and why
The Report on critical matters breaks into the US and European elections: 700 billion dollars are needed. The real game is played on critical materials but it is a market dominated by China
Stock market closing May 23: Nvidia soars (+10%) and drags the Nasdaq. Milan and Europe on equality
The Nvidia boom immediately had bullish effects on all of American high tech and the Nasdaq took advantage of it. On the other hand, European price lists are weak, sales on utilities
Forest fires, still an emergency. We are taking action: the EU is now allocating new funds
The fire risk remains high for next summer too. Italy must also be prepared for this possible emergency
The Night of the Museums: Saturday 18 May. Evening opening at the symbolic cost of 1 euro
The European Night of Museums returns on Saturday 18 May 2024, the initiative promoted by the French Ministry of Culture and sponsored by UNESCO, the Council of Europe and ICOM
European defense? “Decisive, but alone it is not enough: the entire EU governance must change”. Interview with Biagio De Giovanni
The philosopher and politician Biagio De Giovanni speaks with FIRSTonline in view of the European elections of 8 and 9 June: "We need a political process that concerns the entire EU governance because having a European military instrument and not being able to use it to…
Inflation resists, but will give way. The economy slows down in the US and restarts in Europe. Rates in downward swing
THE CANCELS OF THE ECONOMY OF MAY 2024 – Why has inflation stopped falling? And why will it come down? Are labor costs a threat to prices? Services are, for once, the engine of the economy: will manufacturing follow suit? There…
Air quality, a threat to health. Italy already sanctioned: what will happen now with the new EU rules?
Italy has two records in Europe: premature deaths and rules not applied. The Climate Plan is late, there is an opportunity to fix it
Upb on new EU Governance: "Complicated application for local authorities, less adjustment of accounts expected"
The hearing on EU governance by the president of the Parliamentary Budget Office Lilia Cavallari before the Budget commissions of the Senate and Chamber
Salvini surreal: he attacks Europe but perhaps he will receive the funds for the Strait Bridge
The time for the bridge project is getting longer. However, Europe could finance it, but Salvini is campaigning against it. Surreal
Lithium, cobalt, magnesium: the new EU Regulation opens up to local extraction on critical raw materials
The Regulation for the management of critical raw materials has been published in the European Journal. Governments have six years to comply with it, with the aim of reducing imports from abroad
European elections: very difficult challenges await the new Parliament. Once you're gone, open your eyes
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…
Renzi and Bonino against the grain: better in the European Parliament than in the Italian one. Smart choice but promises to be honoured
Unlike all the other leaders who ask for a vote for the European Parliament but will never go, Renzi and Bonino of United States of Europe have already announced that, if elected, they will resign from the Italian Parliament to move…
Stock market closes May 3: Wall Street runs, Europe a little less and in Milan sales on banks
The decline in banks pushes Piazza Affari downwards and Milan becomes the black shirt of Europe: industrial stocks are rising but the Ftse Mib is in the red
Georgia: chaos and protests against the anti-foreign influence law which puts EU membership at risk. Here's what's happening
Georgia is rocked by protests against an "anti-foreign influence" law that limits the activities of foreign-funded NGOs and media. A law seen by many as similar to the Russian one used to limit democracy. At risk there is…
Meloni wavers on the new Stability Pact: first Yes, then No and finally Yes. What will Europe think of you and of Italy?
Everything and the opposite of everything: this is what Prime Minister Meloni said and did on the new Stability Pact. Not a test of linearity that made Italy look bad
Mattarella, Draghi, Letta and Panetta: it is the pro-European and anti-populist Italy that we like. Then there is the small Italy of politics
There is an Italy that sees its future in a renewed and stronger Europe and there is an Italy that does not really believe in Europe or, worse, that dreams of a Europe on its knees before Putin
SOS Amsterdam, tourists don't come here: the sustainability of overtourism is increasingly precarious. Will Venice set a precedent?
The tourist invasion in Europe is out of control, especially in Amsterdam. The city is reacting with drastic measures to manage the influx, balancing economics with sustainability
Belt and Road: does the future of international trade run on rails?
In the current climate of uncertainty, China's infrastructure project has pushed many European companies towards alternatives to maritime transport. The current benefits: times and costs reduced by a third
Macron looks like Draghi: he tries to wake up Europe and relaunches European humanism from the Sorbonne
In a new speech at the Sorbonne, the French President flies high and tries to shake Europe by urging profound reforms on the same wavelength as Mario Draghi, who he hopes to push at the top of the EU
Portugal, 50 years since the Carnation Revolution: the end of dictatorship and the dawn of democracy
On April 25, 2024, Portugal celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, a bloodless uprising that ended the dictatorship of the Estado Novo and ushered in an era of democracy. Here is the story of the revolution and its symbol,…
Electric car, hello to the European Court of Auditors: "Uphill road, we are not ready for 2035"
The European Court of Auditors expresses the most severe judgment on the date of electric cars: the EU is not yet ready for the turning point, the subject of a controversial political decision
Anti-sovereignist Panetta: more Europe and more migrants. Lectio magistralis for the honorary degree in Roma Tre
The governor of the Bank of Italy speaks of the need for a more united Europe against global challenges and on migrants he relaunches the challenge of controlled entry to avoid a sharp decline in job supply. A vision that goes along…
Green Deal "postponed" to the next European Parliament. A mortgage for the June elections
The Green Deal has caused divisions among all the political forces of the EU. A poll based on 30 points gave the outgoing Parliament a bad report. A shadow on the June elections
Social enterprises in a European project for competitiveness. Together Italy, France and Spain
The "Con il Sud" Foundation is a partner in an EU project for the growth of the social economy. Three macro areas in Italy, France and Spain to experiment with more sustainable processes
Stock market April 19: Israel and the Fed sink Asia. Oil leap. European stock markets open lower
The Israeli counterattack on Iran weighs down Asian stock markets and pushes European ones lower. Oil shoots above 90 dollars but then retreats. In Piazza Affari, eyes on Tim and Unicredit
Letta, the report on Europe and the Single Market: “Avoiding fragmentation. Too much gap with the USA." And the axis with Draghi appears
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…
By train for free to travel in Europe, 35 thousand tickets are up for grabs for young people. Applications until April 30th: here's how to participate
Those born between 1 July 2005 and 30 June 2006 can participate and must answer a six-question quiz. All the details of the invitation published by the EU Commission
Draghi is always SuperMario. He lashes out at Europe: “We need a radical change”. And so his candidacy is strengthened
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
Green homes, the directive is law: Italy votes against (Hungary too). The emissions targets, here's what changes
What happens in Italy with the green homes directive? The Meloni government in Brussels voted against but is studying tax deductions for those who renovate homes
China returns closer: business is business. The costs of a breakup are unsustainable
Something is moving between China and the West and the distances are reducing: it is mutual interest but it is also a good thing. Yellen's double trip and Meloni's next visit
Europe says yes to electricity market reform. More protection for consumers, but there is a "hole" in the network
The energy market has had new European rules since yesterday. Will consumers really be more protected? A document from renewables industrialists reopens the case of transport networks
Export, this is why Spain remains a strategic partner for the Italian market: numbers, sales and rankings
Spain confirms itself as the fourth destination market for Italian exports, after Germany, France and the United States, with a value of almost 33 billion euros in 2023. Rome, in turn, ranks fourth among…
Latest stock market news: industry plus economy in the US and EU are improving but the stock lists are all in the red. The soft correction is underway
Industry awakens, pushing the economy. Gold and oil are also advancing
Stock market April 2: the record stock prices in the first quarter in America, Europe and Asia do not stop the gold rush
It's rare for safe haven assets like gold to collect record after record while stock markets do the same around the world but that's what's happening on the markets - Chinese electric car soars, collapses on Wall Street Trump Media
Florence and Parma cities towards net zero. All-Italian European success
Two Italian cities in the European list of those with good climate results. Will there be others?
Italian agriculture takes Pnrr funds. Is this the epilogue of tractors?
The agrivoltaic decree grants funding for sustainable agriculture. The confusion in the tractor protest
Patents, record number of inventions for Italy in 2023: more than 5 thousand applications filed. Energy, mechanics and transport stand out
Patents, in 2023 Italian companies and inventors filed 5.053 applications with the European Patent Office (EPO), recording the highest number ever: +38% compared to ten years ago
EU summit, the risk of it turning into a war council but without armies or common funds
For the first time, terms that refer to war scenarios will also appear in the text of the final communiqué which will be approved today in Brussels at the conclusion of the EU Council. Here's what's happening on the eve of the European elections in…
Household appliances and green driving licenses, the anger of specialized retailers: "Europe must stop unloading its regulatory bulimia on us"
The protest of specialized electronics retailers, speak Scozzoli and Rossi, at the Aires summit (Euronics, Mediaworld and Unieuro): "On 20 March in Brussels we will make our voice heard against the transfer of the obligation to certify eco-sustainability to European retail of the whole…
Stock market closes March 15: decoupling between the EU and the USA. The Old Continent's stock markets continue to rise, while the American ones do not
Piazza Affari ends the stock market week still on the rise thanks above all to the banks but also to Pirelli and Stellantis. Wall Street and the Nasdaq, however, retreated
Tax judges, new infringement procedure for Italy arriving from the EU. Here's how much violations cost us
Discrimination against tax judges in the EU Commission's sights: remuneration, holidays and social security. Between 2012 and 2021, Italy's failure to comply with European law cost 800 million euros