Anie, l’industria teme il vuoto dopo il Pnrr: «Ora continuità agli investimenti»

Anie, the Italian electronics and electrical engineering industry, fears a void following the Pnrr (National Recovery and Resilience Plan), emphasizing the need for continuity in investments. Vincenzo de Martino, Anie's president, marks this new season as the Pnrr reaches its conclusion. At a public assembly in Milan, the group questioned what growth lies after the Pnrr.

De Martino, along with other key figures including Domenico Siniscalco, Marco Simoni, Alessandro Morelli, Attilio Fontana, Adolfo Urso, and Ignazio La Russa, discussed the study on the Pnrr's legacy. Teha Group's Benedetta Brioschi presented the study, focusing on the Plan's impact on the sector, which employs over 1.1 million people and generates 118 billion in revenue.

In 2025, while manufacturing production declined by 1.4%, eletrotechnology and electronics remained nearly 12 points above pre-pandemic levels, compared to a 6-point deficit in manufacturing. First-half 2026 revenue for Anie's sectors rose by 9% nominally, compared to a 3% increase in manufacturing.

The sector's central role is evident: the four markets enabled by Anie technologies—energy, construction, industry, infrastructure, and transport—account for 930 billion in revenue and 297 billion in direct added value. The Pnrr prioritized these sectors: 22% of projects but 63% of funding. The Plan's added value grew by an average of 10% annually in these sectors, compared to 2.9% for the rest of the economy.

Survey results from Anie-Teha, covering about 200 companies representing 35% of the sector's revenue, show that 80% participated in Pnrr projects or competitions. 54% of these activities generated over 10% of the companies' 2024-2025 revenue, with 32% contributing more than 20%.

The concern is that, without further policies, the 79% of partners fear the end of the Pnrr will diminish demand. De Martino warns that, along with the extraordinary resources, demand has been stimulated by the Pnrr. The objective is to prevent this demand from evaporating once the Plan ends.

The Plan has produced measurable results: a 32% increase in fiber diffusion, a 66% reduction in primary energy waste, and a 25% increase in high-speed rail kilometers. However, gaps remain: only 54% of Italian adults possess digital skills, falling short of the European 80% target. Anie suggests that technology is the key to transformation: "Italy cannot merely utilize technology; it must continue to produce and export it," de Martino stresses.

The assembly's three key nodes for growth are programming, simplification, and human capital. De Martino asks how to transform the momentum generated by the Pnrr into sustained growth for Italy in the coming years. The answer remains unclear.