On May 7, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy and STMicroelectronics signed an agreement to support the growth and expansion of the STMicroelectronics site in Catania. 
The implementation of the program includes investments of EUR 5 billion in the period 2023-2037, with public incentives exceeding EUR 2 billio

On April 23, the FIOM-CGIL union urged for changes to the European instrument for temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) to help manage the crisis, protect jobs by halting layoffs, and support the green and tech transition during the 10th Commission for Productive Activities of the Ch

On March 6, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) met with the President of the Molise Region to discuss the future of the Stellantis plant in Termoli and the outlook for the automotive sector in Molise. The Stellantis plant's role within the Italian Plan was addressed, particularly the recent announce

On December 23, the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, adopted the decree that regulates the methods of access to funds to promote the competitiveness and resilience of strategic supply chains, incentivizing private investments in sectors in transition, starting with the automotive sector. It has allocated EUR

On December 15, multiple sources reported that Italian prime minister announced that it is willing to work with Stellantis NV, as the carmaker charts a new course if the company keeps jobs and factories in the country.
The company and the government are in talks to safeguard the group’s roughly 40,000 jobs in Italy a

On November 14, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions urged the government to take action during the meeting with MIMIT, as neither Stellantis nor authorities have made progress on key issues. They demand that Stellantis take responsibility and avoid setting conditions before any other further discussions.
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On October 28, FIOM-CGI and FIM-CISL unions expressed disapproval of the recent Stability Law decision by the Italian government to cut the automotive fund by EUR 4.6 billion which is an 80% reduction. The unions stress that, amid the sector's major transformation, strong support is crucial for maintaining competitiv

On September 26, Stellantis announced that Leasys Italia won a tender called by Consip, Italy to supply 15,300 vehicles to the Italian Public Administration across the country. The contract includes five vehicle categories: 4,300 city cars, 2,500 compact cars, 2,500 commercial vehicles, 1,200 police vehicles, and 4,8

On September 26, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy participated in the Competitiveness Council of the European Union in Brussels and presented the guidelines of the Italian proposal for a new European industrial policy.
He supported the introduction of a “European Automotive Act”, highlighting the need for

On September 17, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that it plans to reallocate funds for Termoli gigafactory to other investments aligned with energy transition projects but remains open to providing further support once ACC presents a revised industrial plan. The announcement was made duri

On September 16, Adolfo Urso, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy held a meeting with Wang Wentao, the Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, to discuss the significance of rebalancing the trade balance and enhancing economic cooperation. They discussed relations between companies, especiall

On September 13, the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy met the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy. They discussed the crisis in the European automotive sector, concerning the impacts on production and employment. 
They also discussed the key points of the proposal on European industrial policy for the au

On September 12, FIM-CISL and FIOM-CGIL unions announced that they urge the Government and Stellantis to end harmful disputes, as they impact thousands of workers and the industry. The unions have urged Stellantis and ACC must honor their commitments to the gigafactory, and Stellantis should assign engine production

On September 6, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT), Adolfo Urso activated the Fund to support the "IPCEI H2 Move" project for hydrogen technologies in mobility, road, maritime, and air transport. The fund is worth EUR 22.2 million and follows the European Commission's approval of EUR 1.4 billion in st

On September 3, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that Seri Industrial has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with a leading Chinese player in the bus sector for a 25% stake in the share capital of Industria Italiana Autobus (IIA). 
The operation, which is at a very advanced stage

On August 22, multiple sources reported that Adolfo Urso, the Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, criticized Stellantis over its actions on Automotive Cells Company's gigafactory in Termoli.
Despite government support, Stellantis delay the development of this project. He further stated that the Ministry will a

On August 7, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that the Italian government is actively seeking a second car manufacturer to invest in the country, focusing on Chinese automakers.
Recently, the unions announced that Italy signed an agreement with Dongfeng, the first of three Chinese manufacturers planning invest

On August 5, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Minister Urso met with trade unions CGIL, CISL, UIL, UILM, and others at MIMIT to review 20 months of activity regarding automotive sectors.
In the automotive sector, despite incentives of EUR 1 billion, redundancy funds are increasing, and production volumes

On August 1, the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between EuroGroup Laminations SpA, Italy and Hixih Rubber Industry Group, China. The agreement aligns with the government's goals in green technology and electric mobility plus establishes a j

On July 16, the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced that the Italy Government and the Molise Region are committed to converting the former Fiat plant in Termoli into a Gigafactory by Automotive Cells Company (ACC) for EV batteries. The Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy met with the Molis