The victory of Kickl's pro-Nazi party in Austria shakes the EU, fueling the Eurosceptic and pro-Russian front already supported by countries such as Hungary and Slovakia. And in Europe the debate on immigration intensifies, with requests for more severe policies
Cars and CO2 emissions: supported by Germany, Italy is leading a large group of EU countries that want to review the European regulation. Urso: "We need a European plan on the automotive sector". The objectives for 2035, what is needed to achieve them
Interview with Marcello Messori, economist and president of Allianz Bank: "Few governments are willing to give up sovereignty, as Draghi hopes, to strengthen Europe's role. The ESM "is a tool that could be counted on in the event of a…
Here is the new team that will be submitted to the vote of the EU Parliament. Fitto will be the vice-president and will be responsible for Cohesion and Reforms. There are six vice-presidents in total. Here is the list of names
With a letter containing harsh accusations against von der Leyen, Breton resigns: "You asked France to withdraw my name". Macron changes horses and chooses Foreign Minister Séjourné. Tuesday's meeting for the…
We start on Friday 9 August with a two-hour protest. The European competitions are upon us and the beach resorts are ready to unleash a wave of strikes if they do not get immediate answers from the government
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…
There are 5 countries in the euro area with a debt/GDP above 100%. Italy is second on the blacklist. 20 saw their debt increase. The new fiscal governance will start in autumn. The first estimates will be available by September 20th
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…
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:…
Another piece of Italy is leaving, after Tim and PagoPa. But for Giorgetti it is a great success. Today, a day early, the final approval from the EU Commission for the Ita-Lufthansa marriage arrived. With some stakes. Germans…
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...
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…
The EU's energy transition still needs gas. Azerbaijan is the strategic country to make up for the lack of imports from Russia
After the infringement procedure for excessive deficit, Brussels also severely criticizes the recently approved law on differentiated autonomy, fearing that it could increase inequalities and worsen the already fragile Italian public finances
Public accounts, the European Union has officially launched an infringement procedure against Italy due to its excessive deficit, equal to 7,4%. For the PBO the correction is estimated at 0,5-0,6 points of GDP per year. Focus on Pnrr and Stability Pact.…
EU leaders meet for an informal dinner. Von der Leyen is the favorite to be reconfirmed, but the match on the "top jobs" could hold surprises. In the meantime, Prime Minister Meloni must resolve the issue of the ESM: the...
Political negotiations for the formation of the new commission begin in Brussels. The main fears are for the next elections in France. Overseas the focus is on the FOMC Fed which begins work today and will announce the decision on…
The Italians and Germans are trying to get the approval for the merger from the Antitrust by proposing new "remedies". Final decision by July 4th. New summits in the next few days
Social addiction in children: the European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Facebook and Instagram to assess whether Meta may have violated the rules of the Digital Services Act on the protection of minors. What are Brussels' fears and…
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…
The EU Commission has formalized the preliminary conclusions on the project to acquire joint control of Ita with Lufthansa and our Ministry of Economy. Vestager responds to Giorgetti: "Many mergers were approved in the past"
Does the energy transition cost businesses too much? A study by the European Central Bank says that the effects will only be seen in the long term but the belief is growing that the EU president has gone too far
False environmentalism is rampant in all sectors and consumers are not protected. The EU approves a new directive, but the University of Pisa publishes a study that recognizes the role of women managers
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
This new instrument will also be open to Ukraine, which will be treated almost like an EU member state. On the financing side, the EIB is also included, but there are no references to Eurobonds
European Commissioner Breton: "We must apply the online law for a safer Internet for young people"
The outgoing president announces the run for a second mandate at the helm of the European Commission. The nomination will have to be confirmed by the other EPP members in March
Gentiloni: "Shipping costs +400% due to the Red Sea crisis", estimates for Italy in the EU average". Germany's GDP will grow less in 2024 (+0,3%), while Spain will do so (+1,7%). Inflation forecasts are improving
The president of the Commission will propose to the college of commissioners the withdrawal of the proposal on pesticides: "It has become a symbol of polarization". And she adds: “Incentives with subsidies to farmers"
From Brussels the Antitrust moves to "phase two" for an "in-depth investigation". The fears: "Do not reduce competition." The Mef: "Forward with determination"
Local authorities are asking to get back the cut resources. Fitto prepares a specific decree while the EU says that the investment "machine" is slow
In some cases, mortality has reached peaks of up to 80% of the livestock. But the European Commission believes that it is only a problem of our sea and is calling for action
The EU Commission has approved the new Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which includes a chapter dedicated to REPowerEU. The plan includes 66 reforms and 150 investments
Together with 11 other countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, Italy is "not fully in line" with EU recommendations and must be ready "to introduce the necessary measures"
The vice president of Morgan Stanley and former Treasury Minister, Domenico Siniscalco, does not tell Giorgia Meloni and rejects her entire reckless line of European policy: on the ESM as on the Stability Pact and, more specifically...
Attorney General Pitruzzella has issued an opinion that suggests canceling the ruling that rejected the EU Commission's provision against Ireland's tax breaks in favor of Apple
In his latest State of the Union speech for this legislature von der Leyen claims the results achieved, looks to the future (and to a reconfirmation) and relaunches on artificial intelligence: "EU Pillar"
In the ballet on the Mes, the hard line that Salvini above all would have liked to be defeated, pushing for a one-year stop. The majority are looking for a way out for the about-face: the new deadline would allow the Mes to enter into force…
EU communications ministers against the tax on large tech groups which, according to the telcos' proposal, should finance 5G and EU broadband - The US administration: "it would distort competition"
The loan had been given to Alitalia which no longer exists. Like the 900 million allocated in 2017-2018, this tranche must also be repaid with interest. In all there are more than 1,5 billion
The management of the public debt, modulated country by country, promises to be one of the main innovations of the new European governance of which Eurocommissioner Gentiloni has recently
The EU executive predicts that the EU, the euro area and most of the member states (including Italy) will find themselves in a phase of recession in the last quarter of the year. Here are the latest EU estimates
The commission is reportedly working on a plan to allocate the unused resources of the Recovery Fund to the countries most exposed to Russia
In the speech on the Union, the president of the EU commission acknowledges that "Italy was right to ask for a European plan on Covid". And you extend your hand to Biden on the patent exemption – Italy and France agree, Germany does not
The compensation granted by Italy to Poste Italiane for the fulfillment of its public service obligation does not violate EU state aid legislation - The Premier thanks the company's employees for the work they have done during the pandemic
The candidacy of the dem president has already been communicated by Conte to Von der Leyen informally and officially approved by the Council of Ministers which met after the government's oath at the Quirinale - The delegation will be a…
The European Parliament approves by only 9 votes the appointment of the German Defense Minister at the top of the Union after a day of passion. She is the first woman to reach the position - M5S votes yes, the League no - The VIDEO of the election…
The pro-European forces start the complicated negotiations to determine the new Commission in a fragmented EU Parliament - Whirlwind of meetings in Brussels - The role of the liberals, led by the French president, is decisive: the hypothesis of Weber (EPP) falls, Vestager rises…
The European Commission points the finger at the 100 quota and basic income on the very day in which the Senate approves the decree (with some modifications), passing the text to the Chamber. Italy remains under observation due to the high debt, the slowdown…
According to data provided by Terna, giving up summer time for seven months a year (as it works now) would result in the loss of over 100 million euros in electricity consumption and 320 thousand tons of CO2 emitted - The reform…
The percentages estimated by Brussels have been revised downwards compared to those released in early May when a GDP increase of 1,5% in 2018 and 1,2% in 2019 was indicated - The cut was determined by the political turmoil …
At the European Council on energy, the proposal for an increase in quotas from 27 to 35%. It is important not to overlook what is already foreseen by the Italian SEN. Next Wednesday, a new confrontation will take place in the European Parliament
The European Commission has accepted the commitments made by the group, which to obtain the approval of the European executive had put on the table a series of transfers aimed at protecting competition in the European steel market - Marcecaglia is not part of the consortium…
From the classified documents it emerges that for its candidacy Amsterdam had indicated two different buildings from those chosen after the designation - Gentiloni: "We will work to verify that the process has been carried out with correctness and transparency" - Milan resorts to…
The European Commissioner for the Economy, Pierre Moscovici, presented the proposals on the flexibility of national rates: the standard rate must be no less than 15%, with room for maneuver within certain limits depending on the product categories.
The Commission proposal obliges producers to cut emissions compared to 2021 levels. An intermediate target is foreseen. Tomorrow, Thursday 9 November, Enel presents the national plan for electric mobility which envisages from 7.000 to 12.000 columns…
