ANIP-Confindustria: the services sector is a national pillar, but 'invisible work' faces a sustainability crisis
Published: February 11, 2026
ANIP-Confindustria
ANIP-Confindustria
At a Rome conference, ANIP-Confindustria president Angelo Volpe warned that the services sector — essential for the daily functioning of hospitals, schools, offices and critical infrastructure — faces a sustainability crisis. The sector must be recognised for its strategic value, not treated as invisible.
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