The 2015 nuclear deal imposed limits, inspections and time. Military strikes merely delayed the problem, and only for a matter of months. A commentary by Ambassador Pasquale Quito Terracciano

Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi reflects on Europe’s moral foundations, warning against nationalism and the return of the logic of force while calling for a renewed European vision rooted in dialogue and the dignity of the person

This article is an edited version of remarks delivered by Sylvie Goulard at the event “L’Europa in cammino. Dialogo, democrazia, libertà”, held at Bocconi University on 27 February 2026.

Building a permanent framework for European strategic autonomy in the face of U.S. disengagement. A Policy Brief by Nathalie Tocci

What happens in the Arctic no longer stays in the Arctic. A commentary by Andrea Colli, and Roberta D'Agostino

As long as Europe’s economy is fossil dependent the continent will be vulnerable to energy shocks. A commentary by J.Christopher Proctor, and Romain Svartzman

This conflict was not launched for oil. But oil will send the bill. A commentary by Sopha Kalantzakos 

Italy risks ending the NRRP period more indebted than before, without having solved its structural weaknesses. A Policy Brief by Tito Boeri, and Roberto Perotti

The Italian NRRP should not be judged a failure simply because it did not meet all initial expectations. A response to Boeri and Perotti’s Policy Brief. A commentary by Marco Leonardi 

The latest data on Italy’s courts suggest that the NRRP has delivered more measurable progress than its critics acknowledge. A commentary by Gian Luigi Gatta

The EU’s carbon border tax on imports signals a firm commitment to climate ambition, but as a “stick” it risks alienating partners. To build durable alliances and resilient green supply chains, it must be matched with credible “carrots.” A commentary by  J. Cristopher Proctor, Romain Svartzman and Grace Ballor

IEP Bocconi Hosts Consultation with UNDP’s Human Development Report Office. A commentary by Antonio Gonzales, and Josefin Pasanen

In China, the working-age population is shrinking, but the much higher education level of new labour-market entrants more than offsets the decline in headcount. A Policy Brief by Pietro Galeone, and Daniel Gros

Longevity, late inheritance and the policy trade-off between retirement security and early-life mobility in Europe. A commentary by Arnstein Aasve

Improving competitiveness and strengthening the single market are key. A commentary by Mario Monti

Beware of Imperial Powers. They’re more alive than ever. A commentary by Andrea Colli

An exploration of the ‘viability space’  between exporters’ fiscal revenues and electric vehicle affordability. A Policy Brief by Romain Svartzman, and Leonard Weber 

 Territorial vs Headquarter R&D in the  European Union, China and the United States. A IEP Bocconi Working Paper by Daniel Gros, Mauro Molteni, Giorgio Presidente