GTIPA 2026: Navigating the U.S. Tariffs Shock
Competere remains an active member of the Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA), a global network of independent think tanks focused on trade, innovation, and sustainable growth. As a founding partner, Competere helps drive evidence-based research and international cooperation to support smarter, innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks worldwide. On 30 May, GTIPA has launched “The Aftermath […]
Oltre il paternalismo alimentare: diete sane, accessibili e guidate dai dati
Read the article in English Pietro Paganini ha affrontato una questione chiave per l’agenda di salute pubblica europea durante l’incontro di SME Connect e Herbalife, “SMEs and the Safe Hearts Plan: Towards Affordable, Heart-Friendly Diets”: l’accessibilità economica, che va ben oltre il semplice prezzo. La discussione ha riunito esperti e decisori politici di alto livello, […]
Beyond Nutritional Paternalism: Towards Affordable and Heart-Friendly Diets
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Pietro Paganini addressed a key question for Europe’s public health agenda at the SME Connect and Herbalife webinar, “SMEs and the Safe Hearts Plan: Towards Affordable, Heart-Friendly Diets”: affordability, which goes far beyond price. The discussion brought together distinguished experts and policymakers, including Prof. Adam Drewnowski, Amelie Baracat–Empereur, MEP Emanuela Ripa […]
The ‘Planetary Health Diet’: When Food Engineering Fails Reality
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The “Planetary Health Diet” is presented as a global solution that balances health and sustainability. However, when confronted with reality, the model reveals several weaknesses. Between its complexity for consumers and the economic, ecological, and social constraints it faces, the gap between theory and real-world feasibility cannot be ignored. Explore key […]
La ‘Dieta Planetaria’: inutile esercizio di ingegneria alimentare
Read the article in English La “Dieta Planetaria” viene spesso presentata come una soluzione globale capace di coniugare salute e sostenibilità. Tuttavia, quando si confronta con la realtà, il modello evidenzia diverse fragilità. Tra la complessità della sua applicazione per i consumatori e i vincoli economici, ecologici e sociali, il divario tra teoria e praticabilità […]
Rethinking Prevention in Europe: Competere’s Report from Strasbourg Event
The summary report of the event “A Smarter Prevention Agenda for a Healthier Europe – Empowering Citizens Beyond Prescriptive Policies”, held on 19 May 2026 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, is now available. Explore key policy takeaways and perspectives shared by academics, experts and policymakers: download it now. The discussion took place ahead of […]
Belgium’s Alcohol Advertising: A Stress Test for the EU Single Market
As Competere, we submitted a contribution in response to Belgium’s draft Royal Decree on alcohol advertising, notified to the European Commission under the TRIS procedure (2026/0161/BE). Download the Contribution >>> Our Contribution draws attention to TRIS Notification 2026/0161/BE and calls on the European Commission to issue a detailed opinion on the Belgian Draft Royal Decree […]
Affidarsi all’evidenza scientifica, promuovere stili di vita bilanciati e superare la tassazione – messaggio dal Parlamento europeo
Read it in English Al Parlamento europeo di Strasburgo abbiamo promosso un dibattito su un’agenda di prevenzione più lungimirante per l’Europa, superando tasse, avvertenze, politiche prescrittive e la semplificazione della demonizzazione degli “alimenti ultra-processati”, per orientarsi verso una strategia basata su evidenze scientifiche, innovazione e responsabilizzazione dei cittadini. COMUNICATO STAMPA Affidarsi all’evidenza scientifica, promuovere stili […]
Rely on Scientific Evidence, Encourage Balanced Lifestyles, and Skip Taxation – EU Parliament told
Read it in Italian At the European Parliament in Strasbourg, we promoted a debate on a smarter prevention agenda for Europe: moving beyond taxes, warnings, prescriptive policies and the simplistic demonisation of “ultra-processed foods”, towards a strategy based on scientific evidence, innovation and citizen empowerment. PRESS RELEASE Rely on scientific evidence, encourage healthy lifestyles, and […]
A Smarter Prevention Agenda for a Healthier Europe
19 May 2026, 16:30-18:00 Strasbourg – European Parliament Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death across Europe, posing a major human, social, and economic challenge. This makes prevention not only a public health priority, but also a strategic political responsibility. As the European Parliament shapes the next steps of the EU cardiovascular agenda, together […]