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A New EU/UK Partnership for a New European Security Era
The roundtable will discuss the progress and challenges in building an EU-UK security and defense partnership, focusing on obstacles due to the UK's third-country status, defense industry cooperation, and broader implications for security and economi...
Workshop on feasibility and desirability of a European Defense Union
The goal is to explore the feasibility and desirability of a European defense union, examining the forms it could take and how it compares to the politically simpler—yet likely ineffective—reinforcement of individual national armies.
The ECB’s Choices in the Face of Trump’s Tariffs
The ECB might counterbalance the impact of tariffs by steering the exchange rate, but that would be a mistake. Maintaining a focus on price stability is paramount.
Only a Revitalized Social Contract Can Curb Populism’s Rise
Mainstream politicians must ensure that the state can once again be a force for good. This means investing in public service delivery, allowing houses to be built, and reducing administrative burdens. A commentary by Catherine De Vries
Thoman, Federico
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Federico Thoman
Federico Thoman, based in Milan, IT, is currently a Vice caposervizio at Corriere della Sera. Federico Thoman brings experience from previous roles at Axel Springer SE, Corriere della Sera, Verini & Associati and Class Editori. Federico Thoman holds a 2012 - 2014 Master in giornalismo in giornalismo at Scuola di giornalismo Waletr Tobagi- Università degli Studi di Milano.
The purpose of Eurobonds
Eurobonds can be issued to provide new resources or to become the safe asset for the European financial market, not both. A commentary by Lorenzo Bini Smaghi
The Challenges of the Future Cannot Be Met by Any One Country Alone
Forty years ago, Milan hosted the pivotal 1985 European Council where, for the first time, a vote was called — breaking with tradition and setting Europe on a new course. By Catherine De Vries
Stablecoins and Money: Complementary, Perhaps—But Not the Same
Regulators now face a delicate balancing act: fostering innovation while preserving stability and public confidence—particularly in money as a store of value and a reliable medium of exchange. A commentary by Ignazio Angeloni
Deruda, Antonio
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Antonio Deruda
Antonio Deruda is an analyst and consultant with a solid background at the intersection of geopolitics, technology, and communication.
He currently serves as a Senior Advisor at Deloitte, overseeing the production of papers on geoeconomics and international issues. In 2024, 2021 and 2017 he led the G7 and G20 communication team under the Italian Presidency.
Over the past 15 years, he has been researching how foreign relations and emerging technologies shape global dynamics. He has authored three books on this topic: Geopolitica Digitale, The Digital Diplomacy Handbook and Diplomazia Digitale.
He teaches postgraduate courses on digital geopolitics, digital diplomacy and digital strategy.
Why We Need An Alliance of Liberal Democracies
Milan 1985: When Politics—and Italy—Propelled Europe Forward. What About Today? By Mario Mont