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FINCANTIERI SpA

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Fincantieri is one of the world's leading shipbuilding companies, active in cruise, military and offshore vessel construction, as well as systems production and infrastructure projects.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

21 Nov 2025 · Exchange of view with Fincantieri

Meeting with Anna Panagopoulou (Cabinet of Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas) and Confederazione Generale dell'Industria Italiana and

17 Oct 2025 · Competitiveness in Italian Automotive Industry

Meeting with Pierfrancesco Maran (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for opinion)

15 Oct 2025 · EU Flagship Projects

Meeting with Raffaele Fitto (Executive Vice-President)

9 Oct 2025 · Discussion on Maritime transport issues

Meeting with Simonas Satunas (Cabinet of Commissioner Andrius Kubilius) and Shipyards' and Maritime Equipment Association of Europe

8 Oct 2025 · Military Mobility Package 2025

Response to Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) methodology for the definitive period

24 Sept 2025

While reaffirming Fincantieris well-known position of support for decarbonization objectives, but also concern regarding the implementation mechanisms of the CBAM that could negatively affect the specific shipbuilding sector for which we request an exemption due to its strategic importance and particular characteristics (see analysis, rationale, and proposals in the attached note) we are certainly in favor of any simplification of the emission calculation methodologies, as well as of maintaining the current default values where it is not possible for importers to clearly trace extra-EU supplies due to a lack of data from their suppliers.
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Response to Carbon price paid in a third country under the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

24 Sept 2025

While reaffirming Fincantieris well-known position of support for decarbonization objectives, but also concern regarding the implementation mechanisms of the CBAM that could negatively affect the specific shipbuilding sector for which we request an exemption due to its strategic importance and particular characteristics (see analysis, rationale, and proposals in the attached note) we are certainly in favor of offsetting CBAM certificates where carbon taxes have already been paid in third countries, in order to avoid further harm in terms of double taxation.
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Fincantieri demands targeted EU funding for sustainable shipbuilding leadership

29 Aug 2025
Topic — The EU's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan aims to decarbonize waterborne and aviation transport.
Message — Fincantieri proposes an investment framework covering the entire value chain from fuel production to shipbuilding. They want public contracts to favor sustainability over price and require financial tools to lower the high costs of green technology.123
Why — These policies would help European shipyards win back market share and decrease the financial risk of innovation.45
Impact — Global competitors may lose market share as the EU prioritizes local, high-tech, and sustainable vessel production.6
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Fincantieri urges full CBAM exemption for strategic shipbuilding sector

26 Aug 2025
Topic — Extending the carbon border adjustment mechanism to downstream products and anti-circumvention measures.
Message — Fincantieri calls for a full exemption for all steel supplies intended for ship construction. They also suggest raising thresholds and removing penalties for missing supplier data.123
Why — Exemptions would prevent massive financial impacts and remove burdensome administrative compliance costs.45
Impact — European steel producers lose the intended market protection from cheaper, carbon-intensive imports.6
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Response to EU industrial maritime strategy

28 Jul 2025

Please find Fincantieri's contribution attached.
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Meeting with Herald Ruijters (Deputy Director-General Defence Industry and Space)

16 Jul 2025 · Visit to Fincantieri premises

Meeting with Alessandro Ciriani (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jul 2025 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with Simonas Satunas (Cabinet of Commissioner Andrius Kubilius)

10 Jul 2025 · Exchange on latest defence initiatives

Fincantieri urges strategic recognition for shipbuilding in EU act

8 Jul 2025
Topic — The IDAA aims to accelerate industrial decarbonization while supporting EU industrial competitiveness.
Message — Fincantieri asks for shipbuilding to be formally recognized as a strategic decarbonisation enabler. They demand compensatory measures for steel-intensive industries to offset carbon border costs.12
Why — This would lower their operational costs and protect them from non-EU competition.3
Impact — Non-EU manufacturers would be excluded from receiving public support and financial instruments.4
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Fincantieri demands ETS revenues fund green European shipbuilding

7 Jul 2025
Topic — The European Commission is reviewing the emissions trading system and market stability reserve.
Message — Fincantieri calls for redirecting maritime carbon taxes back into industry decarbonization and vessel construction. They propose European preference criteria and allowance deductions for shipowners investing in green fleets.12
Why — These measures would subsidize their innovative designs and boost demand for European-made ships.3
Impact — Non-EU shipbuilders face exclusion from subsidies due to strict European preference requirements.4
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Fincantieri urges maritime funding windows and European preference rules

7 Jul 2025
Topic — The consultation evaluates the Innovation Fund's effectiveness in supporting climate-neutral technology deployment.
Message — The shipbuilder proposes creating a dedicated Maritime Chapter within the Innovation Fund to support ship construction. They suggest making funding conditional on European preference criteria to protect local manufacturing capacity. Additionally, they call for simpler methods to calculate greenhouse gas savings for complex vessels.123
Why — These changes would protect Fincantieri's market share by disadvantaging non-EU shipbuilders in subsidy competitions.45
Impact — Non-European shipbuilding companies would face significant barriers to entry for EU-funded green maritime projects.6
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Meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas (Commissioner) and

1 Jul 2025 · Strategic Dialogue on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy

Meeting with Stéphane Séjourné (Executive Vice-President) and

1 Jul 2025 · EU Strategic Dialogue on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy.

Meeting with Stefano Sannino (Director-General Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf)

4 Jun 2025 · Maritime transport in Mediterranean area and EU private competitiveness.

Meeting with Fotini Ioannidou (Director Mobility and Transport) and

21 May 2025 · To stay in contact during the development of the strategy

Fincantieri urges EU to prioritize nuclear maritime propulsion

12 May 2025
Topic — The Commission is assessing investment needs across the European Union's nuclear energy ecosystem.
Message — Fincantieri calls for including civil nuclear maritime transport as a pillar of the EU's decarbonization strategy. They urge the Commission to recognize Small Modular Reactors as a strategic priority for shipping.12
Why — This would allow the company to regain international competitiveness against shipbuilders in the Far East.3
Impact — Shipbuilders in the Far East would lose market dominance in specific high-tech vessel segments.4
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Meeting with Arthur Corbin (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné)

7 May 2025 · Maritime

Meeting with Lucia Annunziata (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on the future of European defence

Fincantieri urges EU to protect underwater critical infrastructure

13 Mar 2025
Topic — New EU strategy focused on internal security and protecting critical physical infrastructure.
Message — The company requests funding for researching and procuring advanced underwater surveillance technologies. They advocate for an EU-based rapid-response fleet to repair damaged subsea assets.12
Why — These proposals would drive demand for Fincantieri's specialized naval and autonomous vessels.3
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Meeting with Mark Nicklas (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

11 Mar 2025 · Exchange of views on shipbuilding industry

Meeting with Franco Accordino (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A.

20 Feb 2025 · Gather general information regarding vessels for deploying/repairing subsea cables

Meeting with Tobias Cremer (Member of the European Parliament) and DHL Group

17 Feb 2025 · White Paper on European Defence

Meeting with Massimiliano Salini (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jan 2025 · White paper on the future of EU Defence

Meeting with Irene Tinagli (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jan 2025 · Introductory meeting

Meeting with Pierfrancesco Maran (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion)

14 Jan 2025 · European defence industry programme (EDIP)

Meeting with Magda Kopczynska (Director-General Mobility and Transport) and TotalEnergies SE and

6 Dec 2024 · Investments in sustainable liquid fuels production in the EU

Meeting with François-Xavier Bellamy (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and SAFRAN

25 Sept 2024 · Défense

Meeting with Elena Donazzan (Member of the European Parliament) and Aeroporti di Roma and ANIMA CONFINDUSTRIA MECCANICA VARIA

18 Sept 2024 · Incontro conoscitivo e scambio di vedute sul mandato del Parlamento Europeo

Meeting with Massimiliano Salini (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Sept 2024 · EU Space Law

Meeting with Pietro Fiocchi (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Sept 2024 · Exchange of views about New Legislature priorities

Meeting with Antonella Sberna (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Sept 2024 · Industry and competitiveness, maritime and underwater defense and security, the green and digital transition in the naval sector, as well as new applications for offshore renewable production

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

18 Apr 2024 · Meeting on Fincantieri’s investment plans and support to its green and digital transition while maintaining its competitiveness

Meeting with Joan Canton (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

9 Apr 2024 · Preparation Mission Commissioner Breton to Monfalcone

Meeting with Ditte Juul-Joergensen (Director-General Energy) and Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment) and

8 Apr 2024 · Energy market

Meeting with Maroš Šefčovič (Executive Vice-President) and

8 Apr 2024 · Dialogue on Clean Mobility

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

25 Oct 2023 · Digital policies

Fincantieri calls for maritime-specific EU Innovation Fund support

27 Jul 2023
Topic — Update to Innovation Fund rules following the maritime sector's inclusion in the ETS.
Message — Fincantieri requests mandatory maritime-specific calls and criteria to prevent shipbuilding from being disadvantaged against heavy industry. They also argue that funding should be restricted to ships built within the EU, Norway, or Iceland.12
Why — This would secure easier access to funding by ensuring maritime projects aren't outranked by larger industrial emission reductions.3
Impact — Non-European shipbuilders would be excluded from accessing Innovation Fund subsidies for ship construction.4
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Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Jul 2023 · Meeting with Fincantieri

Meeting with Jens Gieseke (Member of the European Parliament) and MEYER WERFT GmbH and Chantiers de l'Atlantique

29 Mar 2023 · Austausch zur Europapolitik

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

29 Mar 2023 · Green and digital transition of the shipbuilding sector

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

14 Feb 2023 · on several filies on maritime industry and policy

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Oct 2022 · Scambio di vedute con AD Fincantieri

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Jul 2022 · Meeting on shipbuilding

Meeting with Henrik Hololei (Director-General Mobility and Transport) and FuelsEurope and

12 Jul 2022 · Working plan of the alliance

Meeting with Mauro Raffaele Petriccione (Director-General Climate Action)

23 Jun 2022 · Decarbonisation of the maritime sector

Meeting with Marco Campomenosi (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Mar 2022 · STAFF LEVEL Meeting with Fincantieri

Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

11 May 2021 · Pact for Skills roundtable with the renewable energies ecosystem sector.

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and Eurelectric aisbl and

11 May 2021 · Pact for Skills roundtable with the renewable energies ecosystem sector

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

28 May 2020 · Impacts of COVID-19

Meeting with Stefano Grassi (Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson)

17 Jan 2020 · Courtesy meeting and discussion on energy policy priorities

Meeting with Matej Zakonjsek (Cabinet of Commissioner Violeta Bulc)

8 Feb 2017 · connectivity platform