Italy: Government, Public Sector

Italy's new ZES Unica framework consolidates regional special economic zones into a unified system offering tax incentives and streamlined procedures for foreign investors. The reform covers southern regions and strategic Mediterranean ports, creating opportunities in real estate, logistics, and industrial development. How can international operators leverage this framework to establish a competitive presence in European and Mediterranean markets?

The Italian government has recently published its 2024 Annual Report on Foreign Direct Investment, providing an overview of the exercise of its special powers, commonly referred to as "Golden Power," in sectors deemed strategic for national security.

The condition of reciprocity is a legal requirement in Italy ensuring that foreign nationals can enjoy the same civil rights as Italian citizens...

Italian Administrative Law provides multiple pathways for individuals and businesses to challenge unlawful decisions by public authorities. Understanding the distinction between administrative remedies and judicial appeals...

The European Commission has published a comprehensive roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments by 2026, outlining 22 concrete actions across 15 legislative domains. While the communication itself is non-binding, it signals significant regulatory changes ahead that will reshape data requirements, testing strategies, and compliance obligations for businesses operating in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related sectors.

The Italian Constitutional Court is set to hear a landmark case on June 9, 2026, that could reshape Italian citizenship by descent for millions of descendants worldwide.

L'INAIL e l'ABI hanno firmato un protocollo d'intesa per facilitare l'accesso delle imprese a finanziamenti pubblici destinati a investimenti in salute e sicurezza sul lavoro. L'accordo mira a promuovere la prevenzione dei rischi, la tutela della salute dei dipendenti e l'innovazione tecnologica attraverso una collaborazione rafforzata tra banche e imprese.

The Italian Antitrust Authority (IAA) has fined Amica Chips, Pata and Preziosi Food more than EUR23 million for an anticompetitive agreement relating to the supply of savory snacks produced...

The Italian public procurement market in 2026 offers major opportunities for foreign contractors in construction, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and digital services. However, companies wishing to bid for public tenders in Italy must comply with strict legal, tax and administrative requirements.

Italy's Bank of Italy has introduced a mandatory notification requirement for the appointment of AML responsible officers, effective July 2026. Obliged entities under the Bank of Italy's supervision must now communicate appointments and changes within specific timeframes through designated procedures. This analysis provides a comprehensive Q&A format breakdown of the new requirements, communication modalities, and critical compliance deadlines that financial intermediaries must meet.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on a pivotal dispute concerning Italy's beneficial ownership register, addressing whether fiduciary mandates should be treated like trusts for transparency purposes.

On January 9, 2026, Legislative Decree No. 210 of December 31, 2025 entered into force, amending and supplementing Legislative Decree No. 231/2007 (the "AML Decree")...