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International Trade and Business
Analysis of cross-border trade, market access, supply chains and international commercial contracts, with a focus on Italian businesses and their overseas partners.
- High-Tech Products: Europe’s €32.4bn Trade Surplus
Europe’s high-tech exports reached €566.5 billion in 2025, generating a €32.4 billion surplus. Eurostat’s figures highlight supply chain dependencies and priorities for technology contracts, intellectual property and export controls. - EU–China Trade Talks: What the New Agreements Mean for Italian Businesses
Brussels and Beijing are seeking to ease trade tensions and improve market access. With further negotiations scheduled for 2027, what could the latest developments mean for Italian exporters, importers and international investors?
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Decreto Flussi 2027 in Italy: Quotas and Click Days
Prepare your ALI application by 7 December 2026: available quotas, click day dates and essential checks for employers and advisers.
International Protection Reform: Decree-Law 168/2026, Extension to 30 April 2027 and New Document Validity
International protection: Italy’s Decree-Law 168/2026 extends the deadline to 30 April 2027. A guide to one-year documents, renewal and work conditions.
Cobalt in toys: new rules apply from 29 August 2026
The guide explains permitted uses of cobalt, duties for manufacturers, importers, distributors and sellers, required checks and practical information for families.
Updated 30 August 2026 · Official sources include EUR-Lex, the Italian Official Gazette, MIMIT and Normattiva.
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