Giuridico e Amministrativo

💰 From January 7, the Municipality of Rome plans a €2 ticket for Fontana di Trevi, sparking debate. Codacons rejects the fee, advocating for controlled access to prevent crowding. They oppose monetizing cultural sites, citing insufficient use of tourist taxes for service improvements. Instead, they support limiting mass tourism to protect the capital's heritage, enhancing visitor experience by avoiding overcrowding.

☕ Roberto Nocera was re-elected as president of Ucimac for 2025-2026. The election took place on December 10, confirming vice presidents Maurizio Giuli and Marco Brutti. A critical discussion was the European Standard CEI EN 50730:2025-05, effective April 2025, focusing on energy consumption measurement for coffee machines. Ucimac played a key role in developing this standard, reinforcing its influence in the professional coffee machine sector and highlighting Italy's commitment to quality and sustainability.

🚢 Confindustria Nautica held its annual assembly in Rome on December 11, 2024, highlighting the yachting industry's economic significance. Italian yachting export surpassed commercial shipbuilding, setting a new record. The industry's sentiment improved, despite global uncertainties, with encouraging forecasts for 2024. A proposed law aims to streamline regulations, enhancing competitiveness. The market reached 35 billion euros in 2023. Key figures included Piero Formenti, Edoardo Rixi, and Matteo Salvini. The assembly approved the 2026 budget, focusing on strategic growth actions.

🏖 Il Consiglio dei ministri ha approvato il decreto-legge Milleproroghe l'11 dicembre, rinviando le scadenze per il settore turistico. Le strutture ricettive o termali potranno adottare procedure semplificate per progetti di energia rinnovabile fino al 31 dicembre 2026. Le piccole e microimprese alimentari e ricettive possono stipulare polizze per calamità naturali fino al 31 marzo 2026. Gli aggiornamenti catastali per allestimenti mobili devono essere presentati entro il 15 dicembre 2026.

🛩 In December 2025, the Antitrust decision on Ryanair's alleged abuse of dominant position is expected on December 22. Ryanair faces a potential fine between €500 million and €1 billion. Fiavet Confcommercio presented evidence of anticompetitive behavior, including booking blockades and agency communication issues. Despite agreements for the Tad platform, lower fares are inaccessible to agencies. Ryanair refutes these accusations in a dossier presented to the Antitrust.

✈️ Air Albania has halted operations after Turkish Airlines, holding 49% shares, exited last month. The Albanian Civil Aviation Authority suspended its operational license, causing all flights to stop indefinitely until issues are resolved. The last flight to Italy, from Milan Malpensa to Tirana, was on November 17.

🍴 Arrivato a Roma il 13 dicembre, il Bus Gourmet Italia, progetto di Enit, ha completato un tour internazionale in un mese, toccando otto capitali, coinvolgendo 430 professionisti tra tour operator e chef. La cucina italiana, recentemente riconosciuta Patrimonio UNESCO, ha visto un incremento del 176% nei soggiorni enogastronomici, raggiungendo 2,4 milioni di presenze internazionali e 363 milioni di euro di spesa. Si prevede un aumento dei flussi turistici fino all'8% entro due anni.

🌍 L'accordo UE-Mercosur sarà formalizzato il 20 dicembre 2025, dopo oltre 20 anni di negoziati. Il Mercosur, composto da Argentina, Brasile, Paraguay, e Uruguay, elimina dazi del 20%-35% sul vino, potenzialmente beneficiando esportazioni europee. Mercosur produce il 6% del vino mondiale, con importazioni annuali sotto 2M ettolitri. L'accordo non promette effetti immediati, ma migliora la competitività. Le aziende devono adottare approcci strategici e sostenibili per capitaliser sur ces opportunités.

🛲 GrosMarket invests €1.5 million in a comprehensive renovation of its Cernusco sul Naviglio store in Milan, transforming it inside and out for the Horeca sector. Upgrades include a modernized entrance, expanded refrigerated areas, and a specialized delivery section. This initiative, part of Gruppo Sogegross's network efficiency plan, mirrors successful projects in Dalmine and Bologna. Flavio Zago highlights the goal of creating efficient spaces for restaurants and foodservice professionals.

💰 Federalberghi supports a regulation change for short-term rentals, limiting entrepreneurial classification to those renting more than two properties. They propose a 23% tax rate on high nightly rental charges, matching the rate for minimum pension earners (€616/month), rather than a reduced rate on primary residences. The current optional flat tax rate is 26%, with taxpayers able to opt for standard taxation if preferred.