Launch of 24 ORE NextMed, editorial and strategic platform dedicated to the enlarged Mediterranean

At the round table at the Festival dell'Economia in Trento entitled 'Mediterranean, geography of the future', attended byMarco Magnani, Luiss Guido Carli University, and Marco Minniti, president of the Med-Or Italian Foundation, the top management of the Il Sole 24 ORE Group emphasised how the project stems from the growing centrality of the Euro-Mediterranean area in the new economic balances, geopolitical and industrial balances and aims to oversee the strategic dynamics that cut across economics, security, technology, education and finance, recognising Italia as the natural connection point between the different shores of the Mediterranean.

In the current scenario marked by fragmentation of geopolitical balances, regional conflicts and competition between powers, 24 ORE NextMed is configured as a system project, a lever of soft power capable of influencing decisions, orienting strategies and fostering stable relations between public and private actors.

Developed in three languages, Italian, English and Arabic, 24 ORE NextMed presents itself as a true manifesto for the Mediterranean, based on a deep integration between the editorial dimension and the strategic dimension

Editorial dimension - This represents the first pillar of the project, from which a multi-channel schedule takes shape, involving all the platforms of the Il Sole 24 ORE Group, newspaper, digital, magazine, radio, Radiocor news agency, television, podcasts, newsletters, infographics, guaranteeing a continuous and qualified information presence on the key sectors of the enlarged Mediterranean. The editorial dimension of 24 ORE NextMed will come to life in June: starting on 9 June with the first window of continuous in-depth coverage in the daily newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, and throughout the month with a series of new multimedia features including a new format for IlSole24Ore TV, a new podcast series on the world of security, and the launch of the online platform, in Italian, English and Arabic.

Strategic Dimension - The second pillar of the project is represented by the establishment of a permanent Observatory "At the Centre of the Mediterranean - Bahr al- Abyad" conceived as a stable space for relations and the construction of a shared vision. Aimed at businesses, institutions, universities, foundations, associations and financial operators, the Observatory was set up to build a system, compare perspectives and contribute to the definition of a strategic agenda on the future of the Mediterranean through periodic meetings behind closed doors to create a structured passage for the analysis of geopolitical and economic scenarios, the sharing of best practices and the identification of common development trajectories.

The editorial dimension and the strategic dimension promote a space ofadvanced updating and high-intensity discussion, with the involvement of highly specialised figures in the fields of geopolitics, security, dual-use technologies, cyber security, energy and strategic finance. In this context, the value of continuous updating and high-level training becomes central to interpreting complex and rapidly changing scenarios.

The project also envisages the development of conferences, events and public appointments that bring together institutions, enterprises and stakeholders on the major themes of the Euro-Mediterranean area, from security to training, from the economy of the sea to infrastructure, from finance to investment, helping to guide public debate. In parallel, in synergy with the Observatory, 24 ORE NextMed, through the Group's Research Centre, feeds business intelligence activities with the production of thematic reports and comparative analyses on countries and strategic supply chains.

Taken as a whole, 24 ORE NextMed is configured as a structural trajectory project, capable of transforming information into knowledge, relations, and the ability to build a system. With 24 ORE NextMed, the Il Sole 24 ORE Group consolidates its role as protagonist in the storytelling and construction of the Mediterranean of the future, accompanying the initiative with a dedicated communication path.

"24 ORE NextMed was created with the ambition of offering the national and international business community a unique platform for information, analysis and reporting, capable of supporting strategic decisions in a crucial area such as the enlarged Mediterranean. In a

increasingly interdependent global context, we believe it is essential to provide authoritative tools and qualified relations to accompany companies and institutions in their growth and internationalisation paths,' said Federico Silvestri, CEO of the Il Sole 24 ORE Group.

"The distinctive value of 24 ORE NextMed lies in its ability to integrate all the Group's information channels into a unique publishing ecosystem, capable of producing in-depth, multimedia content that is accessible to an international audience. From paper to digital, from TV to podcasts and data tools, each platform contributes to building a complete and authoritative narrative of the economic and geopolitical dynamics of the area," commented Fabio Tamburini, Editor-in-Chief of Il Sole 24 Ore.

"In a scenario where the complexity of dynamics grows exponentially, fuelling technological and social impacts, the quality of information becomes a competitive factor. The topics of training, economic growth and security now have a single vocabulary. Three pillars whose interconnected analysis helps to understand phenomena, interpret them and anticipate their evolution. 24 ORE NextMed was created precisely to offer companies and institutions reliable keys to interpretation and concrete tools for in-depth analysis,' added Claudio Antonelli, Deputy Director of 24 ORE NextMed.

For further information: s24ore.it/nextmed