Interviews

  • “Emilia-Romagna is not just Italy’s top region for per-capita exports, it's a global hub where high-performance industries, AI research, and deep-rooted U.S. ties converge.”

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    20 November, 2025

  • “We take the high road—quality over quantity, reputation over shortcuts. It’s how we became Italy’s top region for exports and a trusted partner to global investors.”

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    19 November, 2025

  • "Emilia-Romagna still preserves a strong sense of authenticity, one of our greatest strengths. While we are not as well-known internationally, that presents both an opportunity and a challenge, especially for small towns that depend on tourism and local trade. Our goal is to guide more tourists to these lesser-known ar

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    18 November, 2025

  •   Emilia-Romagna has long been recognized for its commitment to environmental protection. Could you outline the current strategic priorities of the Department regarding biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use, while also giving us an overview of the region’s efforts in this field? Ms. Gessica Allegni:..

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    17 November, 2025

  • "We call ourselves the 'City of Knowledge' because of our strong academic presence and numerous public and private research centers, including the Technopole and the SENECA consortium, which is part of Italy’s national computing hub. Innovation is key to our development."

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    16 November, 2025

  • "Made in Italy is about buying the name and the quality product. There is something emotional about this. This is part of our history from the Renaissance period to the present. Leonardo da Vinci was the ultimate expression of expertise and genius. Of course, not all of our citizens are Leonardo, but we have a long-sta

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    15 November, 2025

  • "Our long-term goal is to ensure that Ravenna is alive and vibrant in every season. We are investing heavily in the city center to keep it populated with local residents, avoiding the emptying effect seen in other historic cities. We believe our city should be a living, working and commercial hub that tourists can enjo

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    14 November, 2025

  • "The seafront area has seen eight miles of redevelopment. Previously, it was a road with cars. It has been transformed into a pedestrian area, which includes a livable space for residents and tourists with sports activities, social activities, children's playgrounds, wellness areas and meeting places. This plan is for

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    13 November, 2025

  • "Ferrara is now a very different place, with a robust and varied economy. A lot of work has been done on public works to make the city more livable; first and foremost for residents and then for tourists. Ferrara, by its very nature, is a city on a human scale: everything is reachable on foot or by bicycle."

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    12 November, 2025

  • "Many US companies operate in Emilia-Romagna and we have strong cases of direct American investment. At the same time, more Italian companies are now investing in the US — an effort we have supported in recent years together with the American Consulate. "

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    11 November, 2025

  • "There is no competition between Maserati and Alfa Romeo. Alfa Romeo is part of the premium market, with a lineup ranging from compact crossovers to high-performance models. It occupies a space rooted in Italian identity, performance, and emotion, symbolized by the color red, the lifeblood of Alfa Romeo. Maserati, by c

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    09 November, 2025

  • "The US has tremendous digital expertise and strong investment capacity — exactly what we need here. We know what we want to do and how to do it, but we need these digital tools and resources to apply them to our industry. The US is also our biggest market, so it’s the perfect bridge to combine our know-how with their

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    09 November, 2025

  • "Bologna is also a beautiful city. However, there are many beautiful cities in Italy. Someone could say, ‘I will go to Florence or ‘I will go to Arezzo.’ Both are beautiful, but the real advantage of Bologna, however, is its logistical centrality, because the highways, high-speed rail and air transport all pass through

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    07 November, 2025

  • "Products may evolve, but choosing us means access to the most advanced technology available at any time. Our galleries are key spaces where we share this vision directly with our stakeholders."

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    06 November, 2025

  • "I believe that we can recognize Italian and Bologna identity in innovation and creativity. We satisfy our customer’s requests with our technological capacity, developed through skills that are over one hundred years old."

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    05 November, 2025

  • "Many students stay in Parma because the region has great employment opportunities in various industries. The university, the city and the region facilitates access to these opportunities. This strong bond also has potential to open many doors for collaboration."

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    04 November, 2025

  • "We already welcome many students from US universities — currently, we have 250 students on exchange and 280 US students studying with us in Bologna. The US, like Japan, is a key partner for us and I aim to build stronger cooperation between the US, Japan and Italy to create more research opportunities."

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    03 November, 2025

  • "Together with partners, we offer continuing education for companies, public administrations and healthcare organizations to update skills throughout professional careers. All Unimore departments contribute, covering engineering, economics, law, medicine, life sciences and more. This reflects our close connection to th

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    02 November, 2025

  • "We are trying to use our university as a gateway to a highly sustainable training experience oriented in innovation. We are aware that our students have to become the leaders of tomorrow and be able to guide the digital ecological and social transition with increasingly difficult scenarios to face."

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    01 November, 2025

  • "Emilia-Romagna ranks as the top innovation region in the EU’s Regional Innovation Scoreboard. This reflects the mindset of our entrepreneurs, who are deeply committed to quality and constant improvement. It's a tradition rooted in our history."

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    30 October, 2025

  • "We aim to give passengers a sense of place. A good example is our partnership with Lamborghini: visitors are greeted by a showcase car at the terminal entrance, there is a branded retail area and even a Lamborghini ‘Follow-Me’ car guiding aircraft on the runway — an internet favorite."

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    29 October, 2025

  • "Now is the time to give this port the recognition it deserves. But this can only be realized by networking the entire region’s infrastructure and logistics. To attract major foreign investors, we are focusing on a regional port system that can ensure effective coordination between the ports of Rimini, Cesenatico, Cerv

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    28 October, 2025

  • "We can’t change a product with a thousand-year-old tradition, but we keep finding new ways to enjoy it. We are promoting pairings that go beyond the usual — like using Aceto Balsamico di Modena with ice cream, in cocktails or even as a digestif. "

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    27 October, 2025

  • "A geographical indication can be more than just a product because it is tied culturally and attractively to a specific territory or place. This means that, if well managed and well administered, geographical indications can bring substantial value to territories."

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    26 October, 2025

  • "The United States market is definitely very important. It is our first export market. In 2024, we reached the record 800,000 Parma hams, for a value of €100 million. More than 10% of all our production goes to the US. We carry a cultural value, as well as a perceived value tied to quality, taste and well-being."

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    25 October, 2025

  • "Emilia-Romagna offers more than tourism — though that’s a key part of our economy. It’s also home to the highest concentration of high-end car and motorcycle makers. If you want the best technologies and suppliers in automotive, this is the place to be."

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    24 October, 2025

  • "It is important to note that we are growing with good credit asset quality. We do not want to grow for the sake of it but rather to grow with our top-class customers. As we have become a bank of reference, we are receiving much more business from them. This helped to improve and to increase the commission-driven busin

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    22 October, 2025

  • "We launched a project called Green Renaissance. It means going back to the ancient values of nature. I want to combine these values with the best modern technologies. For us the future is about the combination of nature and technology. These two values must travel together. "

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    21 October, 2025

  • "Parmigiano Reggiano, well-known in the United States and worldwide, is a natural product with no added preservatives. I believe this is its most important characteristic, especially for a cheese aged between 24 and 48 months or even up to 100 months. "

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    20 October, 2025

  • "Emilia-Romagna is remarkable for its skilled workforce and strong local network . The region has a vibrant startup and high-level competences scene that actively drive innovation and partnerships, making it an excellent place to access talent. "

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    14 July, 2025