Chiara Cirignaco is a financial economist in the Chief Economist Team of the European Commission’s DG Competition. She holds a Master’s degree in economics and economic policy from the University of Bologna and Sciences Po, and a Bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Bocconi University. She specialises in financial analysis related to State aid control, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, and mergers. Previously, Chiara worked in the financial services and consulting sectors, with a