Dinner in honor of the U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Ronald P. Spogli

The meeting with the US Ambassador to Italy Ronald P. Spogli was an important occasion for Aspen Institute Italia and its members. During the evening the Ambassador illustrated the objectives of his mission to Italy, underlining the excellent relations between Italy and the United States achieved through mutual political and military support in the fight against terrorism. Participants agreed on the need for greater economic exchanges which would favor trade relations that, albeit good, can still be improved. Further US investments in Italy should be encouraged: for this purpose participants hope for a more flexible labor market, a more efficient public administration, more R&D and greater copyright protection.