Read through recent news regarding Dr Maurizio Bragagni OBE and his activities.
The 2025 Elson Ethics Lecture at St George’s House
I was honoured to receive an invitation to the Elson Ethics Lecture at St George’s House, a forum I hold in the highest regard for its commitment to ethical reflection and principled dialogue. As a member of the St George’s House Society, I follow its work with great interest. Although…
Britain’s economic future hangs in the balance
Recently, I wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon. Rachel Reeves MP. I conveyed to her a message from someone who, twenty-five years ago, made a deliberate decision to make Britain his own home and the home of his business. In 2008, at the height of the…
Keynote speaker at Made in Britain Impact Awards 2025
On the 5th of November 2025, I had the great honour of delivering a keynote speech at the Made in Britain Impact Awards 2025, an inspiring event that celebrates the very best of British manufacturing. It was a privilege to represent my company, Tratos, and stand among so many industry…
Reinforcing Global Britain: Why the UK–India Trade Deal Must Be Just the Beginning
The signing of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement marks a significant step in the country’s journey to reassert its place on the global stage post-Brexit. With nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins, and more than 2,200 jobs set to be created across the UK, this deal is…
Investing in the Fabric of a Renewed Britain: Cables, Connectivity, and the Stakes of Strategic Infrastructure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, announced on 11 June 2025, has been positioned as the blueprint for Britain’s “national renewal”—a long-awaited departure from austerity through a front-loaded £113 billion injection into capital spending. As CEO of Tratos Ltd, a UK-based cable manufacturing company that plays a vital role in our…
My Appointment as Honorary Councillor of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UK
I am honoured to have been appointed Honorary Councillor of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the United Kingdom (ICCIUK) on 2 June 2025. This appointment is a meaningful recognition of my ongoing commitment to fostering stronger economic and cultural ties between Italy and the UK—two nations that…
Bridging Legacy and Leadership: Reflections on My Recent Lecture at Bayes Business School
On 4 June 2025, I had the great honour of returning to Bayes Business School—my alma mater—as a guest lecturer for the Family Business course. As both Consul of the Republic of San Marino to the United Kingdom and a Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes, this occasion held particular significance…
My new book “L’amicizia, un segreto da condividere”
My newest book invites you to discover The Bragagni Story – A journey of enterprise, purpose, and global impact. How does a young man from a small town in the Italian provinces grow into a global connector—an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and diplomat whose influence spans business, politics, and humanitarian work? The…
A Transformative Gathering – Reflections from the EBRD 2025 Annual Meeting in London
Representing the Republic of San Marino at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) 34th Annual Meeting and Business Forum in London from May 13 to 15, 2025, was an inspiring experience. The event, themed “Expanding Horizons, Enduring Strengths,” marked a significant milestone as it returned to the EBRD’s…
Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
With profound sorrow and deep reverence, I mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis — a shepherd of unparalleled compassion, a voice for the voiceless, and a tireless servant of peace. As a devoted Catholic, I thank God for the gift of his papacy, which illuminated the world with…