Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍷 In 2025, France's INAO allowed sugar addition in AOC wines amid a wine market contraction, notably affecting red wines. Previously allowed for IGP wines and Champagne, this now applies to AOC wines, aiming to balance taste by reducing dryness and acidity. Sugar content must not exceed 9 grams per liter, with restrictions specific to Bordeaux at 7 grams. This change follows Bordeaux's consumption crisis and potential vineyard removals, and requires modification of production guidelines by February.

🛳 Amsterdam potrebbe vietare del tutto le grandi navi da crociera. Il consiglio comunale discute la chiusura del porto alle navi turistiche, superando il limite attuale di una nave al giorno e 100 scali all'anno. Rob Hofland sostiene questa mossa. La decisione sarà presa dopo le elezioni amministrative di marzo 2026. Rotterdam, a un'ora di distanza, è considerata un'alternativa.

💸 Unicredit offers extraordinary support to SMEs in Calabria, affected by recent extreme weather. Available until March 31, 2026, measures include a "Moratoria Emergenze UniCredit" for mortgage payment suspension up to 12 months, and a "Pacchetto Nuovo Credito alle Imprese" offering favorable financing for operational continuity. Applications require damage certification. These efforts aim to prevent financial instability for families and businesses, as emphasized by UniCredit's regional manager, Ferdinando Natali.

✈️ Ryanair, led by CEO Michael O’Leary, is considering introducing Comac into its fleet by the early 2030s. Currently, Comac’s C919 plane is being evaluated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Shanghai. O’Leary hopes to choose between Boeing, Airbus, or Comac between 2026 and 2030, although Comac doesn’t yet meet Ryanair’s requirements.

💰 Unicredit launches extraordinary financial measures for Calabria's SMEs affected by recent extreme weather. Until March 31, 2026, businesses can apply for a 12-month mortgage payment suspension via the Moratoria Emergenze UniCredit, or seek new credit with favorable terms, subject to credit assessment. Applications must include self-certification of damage. This initiative aims to prevent financial crises and ensure payment continuity, as emphasized by Ferdinando Natali, UniCredit's Southern Regional Manager.

🏆 Italy clinched bronze at the Coupe d'Europe de la Pâtisserie on January 18-19, 2026, in Paris, qualifying for the 2027 world final in Lyon. Competing against eight European countries, Team Italy, featuring Marco Deidda, Alessandro Fiorucci, and Gabriel Gianforchetti, excelled in a 5-hour 30-minute challenge. Led by Alessandro Dalmasso, they showcased technical and artistic prowess. France and Belgium took gold and silver, with the Netherlands and Great Britain also advancing to the final.

📈 Il Parlamento Europeo ha bloccato l'accordo UE-Mercosur il 25 gennaio 2026, votando con 334 favorevoli, 324 contrari e 11 astensioni, rinviandolo alla Corte di Giustizia per verifiche legali. Firmato a metà gennaio 2026 in Paraguay, l'accordo coinvolge Argentina, Brasile, Paraguay e Uruguay, dopo 25 anni di negoziati. Germania e Spagna sostengono l'accordo, mentre Cia Campania e altri chiedono revisioni per proteggere l'agricoltura. L'accordo potrebbe essere ritardato di 18-20 mesi.

🛫 The EU Parliament voted to enhance passenger rights, endorsed by Assoviaggi Confesercenti's Gianni Rebecchi. Key measures include free seat selection for accompanying minors under 14 and those with reduced mobility. The initiative simplifies confusing baggage rules and addresses service issues. Rebecchi emphasizes the need for improved airline customer support, critiquing current inadequate call centers and challenging communication channels.

✈️ Montserrat Barriga, ERA's Director General, discusses the European Parliament's vote on revising air passenger rights, which may impact regional airlines. The ERA members manage over 1,000 unique routes, often vital for remote regions and commuters. The potential for compensation reaching double or triple ticket prices could reduce essential air connections. Regional airlines, operating with lower margins, might face disproportionate regulatory costs, potentially harming their ability to provide crucial services.

✈️ Parlamento europeo, gennaio 2026: Approvati emendamenti contro le proposte del Consiglio dell'UE di giugno 2025 sul regolamento UE 261/04. Voto: 632 favorevoli, 15 contrari, 9 astenuti. Cambiamenti chiave: mantenimento del compenso per ritardi di tre ore, risarcimenti automatici, bagaglio a mano gratuito e posti vicini senza costi per bambini sotto i 14 anni. La proposta ritorna al Consiglio dei Ministri UE; se non passa, un comitato di conciliazione avrà 8 settimane per mediare.