Italy under pressure from US tariffs: manageable impacts but long-term strategies required
Milan, September 4, 2025
TEHA Club’s latest report, “The Impacts of Trumponomics on European and Italian Industrial Supply Chains”, outlines the consequences of the new US trade policy on European and Italian economies. The policy has already triggered an unprecedented surge in tariffs, hitting strategic sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, engineering and agri-food.
Download PDFTEHA Forum in Cernobbio 2025
September 1, 2025
Topics and main speakers of the 51st TEHA Forum in Cernobbio, which will take place on September 5-6-7, 2025.
Download PDFLongevity+ Community: TEHA Group's new Community
Milan, July 23, 2025
The Longevity+ Community, promoted by TEHA Group with the support of AXA Italia as founding partner and the involvement of institutions, companies, experts, and stakeholders, has officially launched. This pioneering initiative has a clear ambition: to transform longevity from a demographic challenge into a strategic lever for the revitalization of the country's economy, building a new industrial and economic chain to support active, healthy, and inclusive aging.
Download PDFDavid Casalini joins TEHA Group to lead digital and technological innovation
Milan, July 22, 2025
David Casalini joins TEHA Group to strengthen corporate functions and create a new business unit: TEHA Lab. The Lab will be the driving force behind technological innovation for TEHA Group and our customers.
Download PDFEmbedded finance and digital payments transform business competitiveness
Milan, July 14, 2025
A new research conducted by TEHA Group for Fabrick shows how innovative payment solutions can improve the overall shopping experience. End-user satisfaction depends on advanced payment solutions that guarantee the best experience, thus creating a competitive advantage in terms of customer relations.
Download PDFAgreement between TEHA Group and Althesys: stronger together for energy, environment, and utilities
Milan, July 4, 2025
Althesys, a professional firm specializing in economic research and strategic consulting in the energy, environment, and utilities sectors, joins TEHA Group.
Download PDF10 years of the Global Attractiveness Index, the barometer of a country's attractiveness
Rome, July 2, 2025
Halfway through the 2025 edition of the GAI (Global Attractiveness Index), the first evidence of what boosts countries' attractiveness is emerging. The role of large multinational companies is central, as they are increasingly affected by regulatory issues in the European context.
Download PDFThe Value of Culture Community is born: a platform for sharing, planning, and strategic development for private cultural institutions in Italy.
Milan, June 30, 2025
The Value of Culture Community is launched, promoted by TEHA Group and Fondazione Biscozzi Rimbaud, Fondazione Bracco, Fondazione Elpis, Fondazione Golinelli, and Fondazione Luigi Rovati. The newly formed Community stems from the awareness that the private cultural system in Italy represents a widespread asset for our country, with a driving effect on the national and local economic and social system and ample potential for growth.
Download PDFThe technologies represented by ANIE Confindustria enable over 56% of Italy's GDP.
Rome, June 16, 2025
2025 marks an extraordinary anniversary for ANIE, the Italian federation representing the national electrical and electronic industry: 80 years of history, innovation, and development alongside its member companies, which are key players in the technological and industrial growth of our country. This important milestone was celebrated today at the event “For 80 years, ANIE has been leading the way” held at the Confindustria Auditorium della Tecnica. As part of the celebrations, the study “Towards a new European industrial competitiveness: The strategic role of Electrical Engineering and Electronics” was presented, carried out by TEHA Group and ANIE, with the contribution of the Research Department of Intesa Sanpaolo.
Download PDFIn 2024, €85 billion were spent on eating out, less than pre-Covid levels.
Bormio, June 6, 2025
According to TEHA data, in Italy total food consumption has been stagnant for 10 years due to stagnant wages. In 2024, Italian families spent an average of €3,264 on eating out.
Download PDFWith tariffs, imitations of Italian foods are growing in the US: +15% to €8.6 billion
Bormio, June 7, 2025
According to TEHA, the so-called "Italian Sounding" could increase by more than €1 billion if the US administration confirms the application of tariffs.
Download PDFItaly's Agri-food sector worth €700 billion: +34% in 10 years, too many micro-enterprises
Bormio, June 5, 2025
According to TEHA data that will be presented during the 9th edition of the Food&Beverage Forum in Bormio on June 6 and 7, 2025, agri-food remains the leading sector in terms of added value, 2.5 times that of fashion and 5 times that of chemicals, and its extended supply chain accounts for one-fifth of the national GDP.
Download PDFSigning of the “Verso Sud Academy” Memorandum of Understanding for an alliance between Mediterranean universities
Sorrento, May 18, 2025
The “Verso Sud Academy” agreement was concluded within the framework of the Verso Sud Forum. Joint governance with partner universities is planned, in line with the vision of the Mattei Plan.
Download PDFPresentation of the Mattei Plan Observatory promoted by TEHA
Sorrento, May 17, 2025
During the Verso Sud Forum, the TEHA Club Observatory on the Mattei Plan was presented, whose objective will be to monitor the implementation of the Plan's projects and assess their impact.
Download PDFSouthern Italy remains the third most attractive region in the Mediterranean in 2025
Sorrento, May 16, 2025
The 2025 “Verso Sud” White Paper was presented during the 4th edition of the Verso Sud Forum. The document highlights the crucial role of Southern Italy, the third most attractive region in the Mediterranean, and outlines its strengths and weaknesses. The Forum was also an opportunity to present the new TEHA Group's Piano Mattei Observatory and hosted the signing of the “Verso Sud Academy” memorandum of understanding between the Universities of New Giza, Fes, Naples, and Bari, the Association of Arab Universities, and the Union for the Mediterranean.
Download PDFRecord: now agri-food accounts for 11% of Italy's total exports
Milan, April 15, 2025
Almost 8 billion Made in Italy products are exported to the US. Of these, 6 cannot be replaced, despite the effect of tariffs. The data was presented at the press conference previewing the 9th edition of the Food&Beverage Forum, to be held in Bormio on June 6-7, 2025.
Download PDFPension funds and Italian SMEs: the virtuous link between growth and social security
Cernobbio, April 4, 2025
The study “Pension funds and Italian SMEs: the virtuous link between growth and social security,” presented by TEHA Group and Previdenza Italia, highlights the beneficial synergy that can emerge between pension funds and SMEs for the growth of the Italian economy.
Download PDFFinancial advice, driving force for the enhancement of savings and economic growth in Italy
Cernobbio, April 4, 2025
“Financial consulting, a driver for the enhancement of savings and economic growth in Italy.” The TEHA study, in collaboration with Assoreti, was previewed at the 36th edition of the “The Outlook for the Economy and Finance ” workshop.
Download PDFWhat future for the EU Single Market: the priorities of the European business community
Cernobbio, April 5, 2024
30 years after its creation, the Single Market has unanimously convinced the business community of the benefits it brings and, today, these companies ask Europe for more "market". On the other hand, there is still a persistent gap between SMEs and the Single Market: these companies are mostly concerned about the bureaucracy and the increase in compliance costs it brings along.
Download PDFCashless transactions reached €471 billion, tripling in 10 years, but Italy remains at the bottom of the European ranking.
Cernobbio, April 3, 2025
TEHA Group presents the tenth Cashless Society Community Report, which highlights the changes in Italian society over the last decade. Today, cashless payments account for over 40% of household consumption thanks to numerous pro-cashless policies and the growth of payment options such as mobile and wearable payments.
Download PDFThe Outlook for the Economy and Finance 2025
Cernobbio, March 28, 2025
The 36th edition of the workshop “The Outlook for the Economy and Finance ” will be held in Cernobbio on April 4 and 5, 2025.
Download PDFThe value of the extended water supply chain is growing: over €383 billion
Rome, March 19, 2025
TEHA, Fondazione Utilitatis, and Utilitalia presented the 2025 edition of the “White Paper” and “Blue Book,” the most comprehensive collections of information on water resources in Italy, during the final event of the Community Valore Acqua per l'Italia (Value of Water for Italy Community).
Download PDFTEHA: Smart Buildings will create over 200,000 jobs in the future, but there is a gap in green and smart skills that needs to be filled
Milan, March 6, 2025
The extended Smart Building supply chain in Italy currently generates €174 billion in turnover and €38 billion in added value, employing 515,000 people and with the potential to create a further 200,000 new skilled and specialized jobs, involving figures such as engineers, designers, installers, skilled workers, and sales staff. However, companies are finding it difficult to find suitable candidates: 8 out of 10 open positions (83.7%) require green and smart skills, but in 57.6% of cases, no suitable candidates can be found.
Download PDFThe state of Hydrogen Valley in Italy: what are the prospects for development ahead of the PNRR deadline?
Milan, February 27, 2025
A working group meeting promoted by TEHA Group, in collaboration with WAVE (We Add Value), was held in Milan to explore the priorities and development prospects of Hydrogen Valleys in Italy. The meeting brought together 15 of the leading national initiatives with the aim of identifying effective advocacy actions and launching the process for the creation of a permanent observatory on Hydrogen Valleys.
Download PDFNatural disasters, cyber attacks, supply chains. This is where SMEs and large companies need to invest.
Milan, February 11, 2025
The Italian Association of Corporate Security Professionals (AIPSA) and TEHA Group have developed a calculation tool to determine the benefits of reducing the risk factors to which Italian companies are exposed. This work has led to the creation of the first Security Risk Observatory, presented in Rome.
Download PDFThe Single SEZ of the South of Italy at the center of the 2025 edition of Verso Sud
Rome, January 28, 2025
The first comprehensive impact analysis of Italy's Single SEZ will be presented at the 4th edition of the Verso Sud Forum - to be held in Sorrento on May 16 and 17 - with an indication of the leading sectors by geographical area and consistency with the Strategic Plan approved on October 31, 2024.
Download PDFPrivate label: sales growth (€26MLD, +2.4%) and supply chain sustainability
Milan, January 13, 2025
The preview of the research made by TEHA for ADM, the Italian Modern Distribution Association, which will be presented during the opening event of the Marca by BolognaFiere 2025 fair.
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Silvia Lovati
Associate Partner; Head of TEHA Club