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Highlights

Digital Omnibus, Confindustria: simplification in the right direction, but corrections are needed for business and innovation

Positive assessment of the European approach, but critical issues remain on the AI Act, the Data Act, cybersecurity and data protection: clearer rules, timeframes and more coordination are needed

Flash April economy, scenario worsens: energy and war weigh on

Rising energy prices, falling confidence and rising rates dampen the economy. Investments hold up, but expectations for industry and services worsen

Sea Economy, worth 216 billion but 175 thousand workers missing

The Blue Economy is growing four times faster than the rest of the Italian economy and is worth 11.30 per cent of GDP. However, the need for skills risks holding back the development of the sector

Women's economic autonomy, Confindustria joins the “One woman, one job, one account” project”

The initiative promoted by Corriere della Sera with institutions, banks and social partners aims to strengthen women's financial independence through education, access to banking services and inclusion in employment

 

 

Catastrophic policies - the digital platform dedicated to businesses

Confindustria has launched a collaboration with Unipol Assicurazioni, Poste Assicura and Intesa Sanpaolo Protezione to develop an insurance solution dedicated to member companies, with the aim of offering coverage against catastrophic risks.

Explore the Centro Studi's analyses
on trends in the economic landscape

Our Research Department provides up-to-date data on economic dynamics. We use interactive charts to make information more accessible and understandable. Find out how current trends influence the economic landscape.

EXPAND is an advanced digital tool designed to support companies, organisations and associations in understanding and developing their export potential. Through an intuitive and powerful dashboard, EXPAND allows you to analyse markets, products and competitors, identifying precisely where to grow your international presence.

Rising energy prices, falling confidence and expectations, rising sovereign rates: first impacts of war

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Year 2025

Italy+ 0,5%
Germany+ 0,2%
Spain+ 2,8%
France + 0,9%
China + 5,0 %
United States+ 2,1 %

Italy's Exports

(Var. % cumulated 2019-2025, at constant prices)

Industrial Production

Forecasts for Italy

GDP in 2026

+0,5%

+71 MILLION

Employment (ALU) in 2026

Productive investments

(2019-2025)

Italy+ 41,1%
Germany- 4,1%
Spain+ 7,4%
France+ 7,9%
China + 42,2%
United States + 24,1%

Energy price

(€/mwh, Feb. 2026)

Apr

28

Export Kit Customs

Confindustria Valle d'Aosta
Avenue Conseil Des Commis, 24, 11100 Aosta AO

Jun

29

Malaysia Entrepreneurial Mission

Kuala Lumpur

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