Feuromed 2026 Kicks Off in Naples: Focus on Growth and Southern Italy’s Role
Naples, March 17, 2026 – The new edition of Feuromed, the Euro-Mediterranean Forum, is set to commence tomorrow in Naples. This significant event, promoted by the newspaper l’Altravoce in collaboration with the European Parliament and with the patronage of the European Commission, will run from March 18 to March 20 at the Federico II Congress Center.
For three days, the forum will host a diverse group of managers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from national and European institutions, including several ministers. The agenda is dedicated to crucial debates and meetings centered on Italy’s growth strategies and the pivotal role of the Mezzogiorno (Southern Italy) within the broader European and Mediterranean context.
Crucial Theme: Structural Growth for Italy and the Mezzogiorno
Alessandro Barbano, director of the newspaper l’Altra Voce, underscored the central theme of this year’s discussions. “At the heart of this year’s debate will be a crucial issue: the need for Italy – and for the Mezzogiorno in particular – to return to structural growth, strengthening development, investments, and competitiveness in the European and Mediterranean context,” Barbano stated.
He further elaborated on the forum’s objectives: “The goal is to overcome the logic of conjunctural flare-ups and build a new growth model based on more selective public investments, the mobilization of private capital, strategic infrastructure, and the strengthening of Euro-Mediterranean supply chains. Energy and digital transition, demographic and health security, and more efficient governance are the conditions for relaunching the country. Southern Italy and the Mediterranean can once again become Europe’s new geo-economic pivot.”
Participants and Agenda Highlights
The event is designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders. Attendees will engage in discussions covering a wide array of topics, all aimed at identifying and implementing effective strategies for sustainable economic development. The presence of European Parliament and European Commission representatives highlights the international significance of the forum and its focus on regional integration.
Key areas of discussion will include:
- Strategies for boosting investments in Southern Italy.
- Enhancing competitiveness in the European and Mediterranean markets.
- The role of energy and digital transitions in regional development.
- Addressing demographic and health security challenges.
- Improving governance for more efficient policy implementation.
Impact on Regional and National Development
Feuromed 2026 is anticipated to generate concrete proposals and initiatives that will contribute to the economic revitalization of Southern Italy. By bringing together diverse perspectives from business, academia, and government, the forum aims to create a roadmap for long-term prosperity and stability in the region.
The emphasis on the Mezzogiorno’s potential as a geo-economic pivot for Europe reflects a strategic vision to leverage its unique geographical position and cultural heritage for broader European benefit. The discussions are expected to lay the groundwork for future collaborations and investments that will strengthen Italy’s overall economic standing.
The forum’s commitment to moving beyond short-term economic boosts towards structural growth indicates a serious effort to address underlying economic challenges and build a resilient future for Italy and its southern regions.
The event will conclude on March 20, with outcomes and resolutions expected to be communicated following the close of the proceedings.
