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Independent policy and advocacy group advancing innovation, free trade, and human development through evidence-based public policy. https://www.competere.eu/

Competere è un think tank dove vengono elaborate idee e strategie che permettono ai nostri partner di raggiungere il massimo risultato nella progettazione e nella comunicazione di campagne di policy rivolte a istituzioni, imprese, associazioni di categoria e al pubblico. Siamo un team di esperti, accademici, analisti, consulenti e professionisti che garantiscono soluzioni credibili e vincenti. Produciamo analisi, ricerche e studi per favorire la competitività, l’innovazione economica e sociale, la semplificazione delle organizzazioni complesse, lo sviluppo sostenibile dei processi produttivi.

11/11/2026

🥶 What does a hacked supermarket fridge have to do with Europe’s national security? More than we think.

A cyberattack on a refrigeration system may sound like a minor IT incident. Until food is spoiled. Logistics are disrupted. Shelves are affected. Costs rise.

And suddenly, cybersecurity becomes food security.

Europe’s food supply depends on a digital network connecting producers, processors, warehouses, logistics operators and retailers. Digitalisation makes this system more efficient, but it also creates new vulnerabilities.

We protect energy grids, transport and telecommunications as strategic infrastructure. Why should the systems that preserve and move our food be treated differently?

The answer is not less innovation or more bureaucracy. It is making sure digitalisation, cybersecurity and resilience advance together.

Because food security is not only about producing enough food. It is about ensuring that food can still be processed, preserved and delivered when systems come under pressure.

💬 If food is essential infrastructure, can Europe afford to leave its digital backbone exposed?

👉Read the full article in English on our website – or check out the Italian version in Pietro Paganini’s interview with Il Riformista!

05/11/2026

🚀 The wait is over. Out now: Understanding Sugar Beyond the Narrative!

Sugar is part of the story, not the whole story.

Our new policy paper explores how sugar fits into the wider picture of nutrition and health – and what this means for public policy.

Three messages at the heart of the paper:
→ Context matters. Quantity, frequency, food source, overall diet, and lifestyle all shape sugar’s relevance to health.
→ Changing purchases does not automatically mean improving health. Taxes, labels, and reformulation should be assessed against measurable health benefits, costs, and unintended consequences.
→ Prevention should build skills, not fear. Food literacy, physical activity, and practical tools can help people make informed choices and build healthier habits.

Developed with the support of UNALA, the paper is a unique, science-based guide for policymakers, journalists and everyone interested in public health policies.

👉 Don’t wait any longer – Download the paper and join the conversation!

04/11/2026

🚨 What happens when food classifications become regulatory weapons?

Together with Taxpayers Protection Alliance and 15 other U.S. taxpayer, consumer and free-enterprise organisations, we have sent a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought on the proposed federal definition of ultra-processed foods.

The matter is simple: an overly broad UPF definition could put very different foods into the same box - and then turn that box into policy.

Labelling rules. Lawsuits. Reformulation. Marketing restrictions. New state-level measures.
And ultimately? More costs for businesses and consumers.

The issue goes deeper. Processing is not the same as nutritional quality. Whole-grain bread, yogurt or fortified cereals cannot be judged meaningfully by processing alone.

If the goal is better health, we need better questions:
How much do we eat? How often? What is the nutritional profile? What does it replace? How does it fit into our overall diet and lifestyle?

That is exactly why public health policy should move beyond one-size-fits-all categories and towards better information, personalised prevention and smarter, science-based guidance.

👉Read the joint letter on our website!

03/11/2026

🏙️ Can a city make you healthier? The answer may lie in the way it is designed.

Health is not just about personal choices. It is also about the opportunities our surroundings make possible.

A safe street, a nearby park, reliable public transport or affordable nutritious food can make a real difference. Because having the freedom to choose is not the same as having the real opportunity to choose.

So what should cities do?

Not dictate how people should live. Not impose a one-size-fits-all model of healthy living. They should remove barriers, expand opportunities and make healthier, informed choices easier to make.

Urban planning, innovation and competition can all play a role in making healthier lifestyles more accessible.

The goal is not to design people’s lives. It’s to design cities that give people more opportunities, better information and greater freedom to live them on their own terms.

👉Read the full article by Elisa Albertini on our website!

02/11/2026

🚀 Coming next week: Understanding Sugar Beyond the Narrative.

Sugar is at the center of the nutrition debate. But can focusing on one ingredient provide an adequate response to complex health challenges?

Our new policy paper examines sugar’s role in the diet, the evidence behind sugar-related policies, and what smarter prevention could look like.

From consumption patterns to sugar taxes and food labels, the goal is to bring evidence, context, and proportion into the discussion.

Stay tuned. But if you can’t wait until next week, drop us a message to get early access! 📩

28/10/2026

💰 Sugar taxes: better health or bigger revenues?

Across Europe, sugar tax is back on the political agenda. France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are debating different measures. In Italy, the tax keeps getting postponed, yet its expected revenues keep finding their way into budget plans. Fiscal certainty? Hardly. An effective prevention strategy? Even less.

Research reviewed in our upcoming paper suggests that taxes on sugary drinks may reduce daily sugar intake by just 2–4.4 grams (9–18 calories). But lower consumption does not automatically translate into lower obesity or diabetes rates.

And if we’re taxing everything that contributes to obesity, should we tax social media, streaming and video games too?

A provocation, yes. But one that exposes the limits of tackling complex public health challenges by targeting a single product. Obesity is multifactorial. Diet, physical activity, sleep and individual circumstances all matter. A tax on one product cannot substitute for a comprehensive prevention strategy.

Who bears the costs? Where does the money go? And what about unintended consequences? Public health should be measured in health outcomes, not tax revenues.

👉Read the full article on our website!

22/10/2026

🥗 IT’S TIME TO MOVE BEYOND FOOD CLASSIFICATION AND ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL PREVENTION.

Labels, food categories and population averages reduce complex individual responses to standardized rules - overlooking how differently people respond to food, lifestyles and environments.

A smarter model starts from people, behaviours and everyday life.

🔎 AI, wearables and digital tools can help enable this shift, turning data into more personalized and actionable guidance.

📌 The policy challenge is to make this approach accessible, transparent and evidence-based, giving people the knowledge and tools to make informed choices.

Because better health policy should start with people - not categories.

20/10/2026

🗳️ Making promises is easy. What happens when checking them becomes just as easy?

Ahead of Italy’s 2027 elections, the debate around artificial intelligence focuses on deepfakes, disinformation and manipulation. The risks are real. But so is the opportunity to give voters more power.

Which proposals can be funded? Which commitments were kept? Where do the parties actually differ?

AI could make these answers more accessible, turning political platforms into commitments tracked long after election day. For parties accustomed to hiding contradictions behind slogans, that could be uncomfortable.

But who selects the sources and frames the answers? AI makes mistakes, and its responses can shape our understanding. Transparency, pluralism and critical thinking are essential if better access to information is to strengthen independent judgment.

The real shift could be voters asking tougher questions - and politicians having to answer them.

👉Read the full article by Pietro Paganini on our website!

16/10/2026

🇪🇺 What an energising discussion in Brussels!

A great audience, fresh perspectives and a shared ambition to put personalised prevention at the heart of EU policy. At the European Parliament, we brought together science, technology and policymaking to explore how approaches tailored to individual needs can help shape a healthier Europe.

Organised in partnership with SME Connect and hosted by MEP Kristian Vigenin, the event explored how Europe can translate scientific advances into practical opportunities for better prevention.

🔍 Key takeaways:
• From precision nutrition to precision lifestyle: individual responses to food matter, alongside portions, frequency, variety, movement, sleep and everyday habits.
• AI, wearables and digital technologies could turn scientific insights into personalised guidance. Scientific validation, data privacy, accessibility and individual autonomy must remain central.
• Connecting research, industry and public policy can help Europe improve health outcomes while supporting innovation and competitiveness.

🏛️ Special thanks to MEPs Kristian Vigenin and Brando Benifei, Horst Heitz, Prof. Frans Kok, Dr. Anayanci Masís-Vargas and Pietro Paganini for bringing complementary perspectives to the discussion.

👉 Explore the event highlights and download the presentation slides on our website!

The conversation continues - more insights coming soon!

16/10/2026

🇪🇺 What an energising discussion in Brussels!

A great audience, fresh perspectives and a shared ambition to put personalised prevention at the heart of EU policy. At the European Parliament, we brought together science, technology and policymaking to explore how approaches tailored to individual needs can help shape a healthier Europe.

Organised in partnership with SME Connect and hosted by MEP Kristian Vigenin, the event explored how Europe can translate scientific advances into practical opportunities for better prevention.

🔍 Key takeaways:
• From precision nutrition to precision lifestyle: individual responses to food matter, alongside portions, frequency, variety, movement, sleep and everyday habits.
• AI, wearables and digital technologies could turn scientific insights into personalised guidance. Scientific validation, data privacy, accessibility and individual autonomy must remain central.
• Connecting research, industry and public policy can help Europe improve health outcomes while supporting innovation and competitiveness.

🏛️ Special thanks to MEPs Kristian Vigenin and Brando Benifei, Horst Heitz, Prof. Frans Kok and Dr. Anayanci Masís-Vargas for bringing complementary perspectives to the discussion.

👉 Explore the event highlights and download the presentation slides on our website!

The conversation continues - more insights coming soon!

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