A new report, “Gli investimenti cinesi in Italia,” prepared by the Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) for Italy’s Osservatorio di Politica...
Geo-economy
A new MERICS report argues that China’s rise as a technological power is forcing Italy to rethink its approach to Beijing, shifting the focus from investment to economic...
Oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again, but the shipping industry isn't convinced the crisis is over. The clearest signal won't come from oil prices or...
Italy’s government has adopted a new three-year strategy aimed at strengthening technology transfer and creating a more integrated link between research institutions and...
Ahead of European Council, ECFR’s Andrew Small argues that Europe’s China debate has shifted from recognizing the challenge posed by Beijing to deciding how far the EU...
Italy is stepping up engagement with Latin America ahead of the EU–Mercosur trade deal, using diplomacy and industry ties to expand its economic footprint. The Prato...
Finland’s entry into the US-led initiative consolidates a like-minded system around AI supply chains. Rome is moving on critical minerals to remain anchored to the...
Businesses are driving the relaunch of US–Italy relations, with supply chains, digital infrastructure, and critical technologies at the center. In Washington, the...
Claudio Descalzi urges a rethink of EU energy and climate policies, citing growing pressure on industrial competitiveness. His position underscores a widening gap...
Italy is backing the EU’s industrial agenda but pushing to accelerate key measures, warning current timelines are too slow for a rapidly shifting global economy. Rome is...


