Federica Di Sario

Federica Di Sario

Federica Di Sario is a reporter at The Parliament Magazine.

Meloni and Trump play nice at White House, but US-EU future still on thin ice
18 Apr Foreign & Security Policy
Meloni and Trump play nice at White House, but US-EU future still on thin ice
A meeting between the Italian prime minister and the US president reaffirms their mutual admiration. But real progress on trade, Ukraine, defence remain illusive.
As some Trump tariffs take effect, Meloni is caught in the middle
09 Apr EU Institutions
As some Trump tariffs take effect, Meloni is caught in the middle
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is walking a fine line, juggling ties with Washington while defending Italy’s economic interests.
As Trump rewrites the trade playbook, the EU holds fire — for now
04 Apr EU Institutions
As Trump rewrites the trade playbook, the EU holds fire — for now
Donald Trump’s decision to hit the EU with a 20% tariff has Brussels calibrating how to strike back without damaging its own industries.
Beset on all sides, European NGOs risk running out of money
02 Apr EU Institutions
Beset on all sides, European NGOs risk running out of money
A conservative campaign against public funding for NGOs has piled on the pressure to an already beleaguered sector.
Trump pressuring European companies to follow anti-DEI path
26 Mar EU Institutions
Trump pressuring European companies to follow anti-DEI path
As the US cracks down on corporate diversity initiatives, European firms must decide whether to fall in line or stand by their DEI efforts.
EU credibility at stake as leaders fail to agree on military Ukraine aid
21 Mar EU Institutions
EU credibility at stake as leaders fail to agree on military Ukraine aid
The 27-member bloc is still far apart on a proposal to send extra military aid to Ukraine, as Trump continues to negotiate with Putin.
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
27 Feb EU Institutions
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
By prioritising conciliation over confrontation, Europe seems to be handing Trump the upper hand in negotiations over the president's planned tariffs. Experts say it’s the smartest thing the bloc could do right now.
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
26 Feb EU Institutions
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
The EU executive unveiled a host of measures on Wednesday to revive the bloc's industry, while recommitting to its climate goals.
Cutting red tape or cutting corners? The EU 'simplification’ dilemma
20 Feb EU Institutions
Cutting red tape or cutting corners? The EU 'simplification’ dilemma
Brussels’ ‘unprecedented’ effort to make the EU more business-friendly hopes to do away with onerous regulation. It could also harm the foundation the single market is built on.