Publications
Our publications aim to provide in-depth information on issues that are at the forefront of the European agenda, including commentary, research, and policy recommendations.
LEAP produces policy briefs, working papers, five bullets and a monthly newsletter. All publications are available online.
Policy Briefs
G. Zazzerini, L. Adinolfi, A. Barlas, V. Bellou, V. Brimpou, Y. Stamboulis: Policy Recommendations for an Interconnected European DeepTech Ecosystem
The EU’s DeepTech sector has the potential to significantly boost Europe’s global competitiveness, but startups face...
February 17, 2025
E. Poli, A. Wolf, E. Bertollini: Mapping the EU LAC Trade Diplomacy through crises
The aim of this policy brief is to map the evolution of trade relations between the EU and Latin America since the early...
February 10, 2025
R. Perissich: L’UE dal Trump immaginario a quello reale
Dopo aver passato alcuni mesi a discutere di un Trump 2 immaginario, gli europei sono ora confrontati a quello reale. No...
February 3, 2025
S. De Nardis: The Green Deal is not “ideological regulation”
This paper highlights how the European Green Deal aims to achieve the temperature targets that are essential, according ...
January 20, 2025
A. Filippetti, R. Spallone: The new European industrial policy and the gloomy future of Cohesion Policy
Social cohesion in Europe is a cornerstone of the integration process. The objectives of social cohesion and economic co...
December 5, 2024
R. Perissich – L’Europa di fronte a Trump: superare il pessimismo
Poteva succedere; è successo. Molti europei hanno reagito con passione, alcuni con gioia, più spesso con delusione o i...
November 14, 2024
R. Perissich: Le faglie dell’europeismo italiano
Molti italiani sono convinti che l’Italia abbia un problema con l’Europa. Si sarebbe tentati di rispondere: “non s...
November 6, 2024
I. Papadakis, M. Savona – The Uneven Geography of Digital Infrastructure: Does It Matter?
With data becoming an essential production input, we look at the location of data and cloud centres (DCCs) and explore d...
October 17, 2024
R. Urbani, J. Rech Graciano dos Santos, L. Cisotta, E. Scognamiglio, G. Tarantino – Advancing global reach: the role of international hubs in enhancing firm internationalization and innovation
This study provides a comprehensive examination of how firms integrate through international hubs, with a particular foc...
October 8, 2024
Working Papers
F. Bontadini, V. Meliciani, M. Savona: Industrial policies for the twin transition in Europe
This working paper offers novel evidence and policy discussion that could aid the implementation of the European Union...
February 20, 2025
M. Savona, F. Bontadini – Digital Industrial Policy: What are the future challenges?
The digital transition is based on the emergence of digital automation technologies, including, but not limited to, Arti...
February 12, 2025
J. Rech Graciano dos Santos, V. Meliciani, M. Pini. R. Urbani – Beyond borders: assessing the impact of digital and green innovation on firms’ export capabilities
This paper examines the relationship between digital and green innovation and the internationalization of Italian firms....
February 7, 2025
S. B. H. Faure – EU Defence Industrial Policy: Towards a New European Military-Industrial Regime?
The transformation of the European military-industrial regime could be a key political response to the geo-economic chal...
January 23, 2025
L. Cigna: The political economy of growth and skills in the green transition
How do countries position themselves in the global green value chain? What are the implications for green skills? This p...
January 16, 2025
S. Nunzi – European Strategic Autonomy in the Energy Field: Navigating Geopolitical Challenges, Policy Coordination and Innovation
The European Union (EU) is increasingly aware of its dependence on external energy sources, highlighted by crises like C...
January 8, 2025
L. Dibiaggio, L. Nesta, S. Vannuccini – European Sovereignty in Artificial Intelligence: A Competence-Based Perspective
We present a first-of-its-kind empirical study of technological sovereignty in artificial intelligence, adopting a compe...
December 17, 2024
A. Giunta, E. Marvasi, M. Sforza: Digitalization and Regionalization of Global Value Chains in European Industries
This paper explores the relationship between digitalization and the regionalization of Global Value Chains (GVCs) in Eur...
December 12, 2024
D. Mertens, M. Thiemann – Toward a Triangle of Coordination: The Role of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the European Investment Bank in (Re-)Making EU Industrial Policy
The European Union’s emergent industrial policy regime has raised concerns over lacking ambition and scope to keep pac...
December 11, 2024
Monthly Briefs
LUHNIP Monthly Brief on EU Industrial Policy – February 2025
1 January: The EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) enters into force, strengthening EU-Japan industrial coope...
February 10, 2025
Monthly Brief on the Italian Political Economy – February 2025
LAST MONTH IN BRIEF 06/01 Following PM Meloni’s visit to President-elect Donald Trump, the Presidency of the Council o...
February 10, 2025
LUHNIP Monthly Brief on EU Industrial Policy – December 2024
Last Month in Brief 3 December: EU Health ministers meet to discuss the pharmaceutical package, ensure medicine supply s...
January 16, 2025
Monthly Brief on the Italian Political Economy – December 2024
LAST MONTH IN BRIEF 02/12 MP Tommaso Foti is sworn in as Minister for EU Affairs by President of the Republic Sergio Mat...
January 16, 2025
LUHNIP Monthly Brief on EU Industrial Policy – November 2024
Last Month in Brief 5 November: The Council of the EU reaches an agreement on the VAT in the Digital Age package to figh...
December 16, 2024
Monthly Brief on the Italian Political Economy – November 2024
LAST MONTH IN BRIEF 11/11 MPs present around 4,500 amendments to the budget bill, which includes also a controversial pr...
December 16, 2024
LUHNIP Monthly Brief on EU Industrial Policy – October 2024
Last Month in Brief 2 October: The European Commission adopts a Communication on building sustainable international part...
November 19, 2024
Monthly Brief on the Italian Political Economy – October 2024
LAST MONTH IN BRIEF 02/10 Italy’s CDP Venture Capital and OpenAI sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the ...
November 6, 2024
LUHNIP Monthly Brief on EU Industrial Policy – September 2024
Last Month in Brief 3 September: The European Court of Justice issues a ruling on the Illumina/Grail case clarifying the...
October 15, 2024
Five Bullets
C. Bastasin: The war in Ukraine, fiscal rules, and the European elections
On February 26, 2024, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner proposed a moratorium on welfare spending and subsidies ...
February 29, 2024
C. Bastasin: An update on EU enlargement to include Ukraine
Next December, the EU Council is expected to announce the formal start of the accession process of Ukraine and Moldova t...
November 6, 2023
V. Meliciani, L. Policino, R. Urbani: Procurement of multilateral banks in Europe: specificities of the Italian model and policy implications
Securing World Bank procurement contracts can enhance a company’s growth perspectives due to market diversification, i...
September 19, 2023
C. Bastasin: Regole europee, la tentazione del mancato accordo
Dopo aver avviato il processo di riforma della governance economica europea nel 2020, la Commissione europea ha proposto...
April 19, 2023
C. Bastasin: Too much complacency in Europe for the US mid-term vote
1) The mid-term elections in the US were met with relief in Europe. Europeans see, in view of the 2024 presidential elec...
November 16, 2022
F. Bontadini, V. Meliciani, M. Savona, A. Wirkeirman: Nearshoring and Farsharing in Europe within the Global Economy
• The term “nearshoring” has gained significant interest in recent years, though a clear definition is still lacki...
September 27, 2022
C. Bastasin: Italy’s political uncertainty in 2023
In less than a year, the elections for the renewal of Italy’s Chambers will take place. Uncertainty is growing about t...
June 1, 2022
C. Bastasin: The reasons behind Scholz’s strong performance
• The strong performance by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is related to the electorate’s change of heart coincid...
September 28, 2021
C. Bastasin: Can conditionality and dialogue really walk hand in hand?
After the Coronavirus hit the European population and sent the economy into hibernation, EU institutions reacted –...
July 27, 2020
Europe: Facts & Docs
This section contains policy documents, meeting summaries and news that come directly from the EU institutions.
Central bank independence in an era of volatility – Lamfalussy Lecture by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB – January 27, 2025
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January 30, 2025
Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry will be launched on 30 January – January 20, 2025
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January 22, 2025
Four years into the Next Generation EU programme: an updated preliminary evaluation of its economic impact
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January 7, 2025
Monetary policy in the euro area – Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB – December 16, 2024
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December 16, 2024
ECB Press Conference – December 12, 2024 – 14:45
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December 11, 2024
Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament – Speech by Christine Legarde, President of the ECB – December 4, 2024
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December 4, 2024
Interview with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB – Financial Times – November 28, 2024
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November 28, 2024
First European Semester Autumn Package under new economic governance framework sets out path for sound public finances and sustainable and inclusive growth – November 26, 2024
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November 26, 2024
Follow the money: channelling savings into investment and innovation in Europe – Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB – November 22, 2024
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November 24, 2024
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