Van Wittel/Vanvitelli Roundtable and Business Forum Report

On 8 April 2025, the Royal Palace of Caserta hosted the ministerial session and business forum of the fourth Van Wittel/Vanvitelli Roundtable, organised by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and the Clingendael Institute, in collaboration with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions of Italy and the Netherlands. The discussion centred on three core dimensions: historical and cultural synergies, economic interdependencies and policy recommendations for enhancing EU competitiveness. The day was organised around two roundtables. The first one, titled “Digital innovation in industry and agriculture”, focused on the entanglement between digital technologies and agricultural production, which is recognised as a pressing issue for both economies. The second panel, named “Security and cyber dimension: A global approach”, devoted attention to the security and defence industrial challenges that Italy and the Netherlands face in a less benevolent geopolitical environment.

Report of the business forum held in Caserta on 8 April 2025 on the occasion of the fourth edition of the Van Wittel/Vanvitelli Roundtable, organised by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) and Clingendael Institute.