Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsEU tells Italy to push SME mergers to fix productivity. New tax breaks for consolidation, threshold removal planned. What it means for small business owners.
Economy · PoliticsPotential US-Iran accord reopens shipping routes, cutting fuel costs for Italy residents while Milan stocks surge 0.7%. What it means for you.
Economy · National NewsItaly's Q1 2026 GDP revised upward to 0.3% quarterly growth. Learn what improved exports and stable jobs mean for residents and investors in Italy.
Economy · ImmigrationItaly spends far below EU average on education, fueling talent exodus. Bank of Italy warns of vicious cycle threatening growth and future opportunities for residents.
Economy · PoliticsOver 1M Italian farmworkers secure 5.1% pay rise, 3-year contracts, and loyalty bonuses in historic 2026 deal addressing the country's chronic agricultural labor shortage.
Politics · EconomyItaly races to complete 70,000 PNRR projects by August 31. Learn what delays in healthcare, schools, and infrastructure mean for residents. €28.4B payment pending.
Economy · National NewsItaly's May inflation soared to 3.2%, driven by energy surges and transport hikes. See how it affects your purchasing power and what relief the government is offering.
Transportation · Politics · EconomyNationwide Italian strike on May 29, 2026 paralyzes trains, buses, and schools. Protected travel windows 06:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00. Check updates before commuting.
Transportation · EconomyItaly's new heat emergency protocol protects delivery riders with water subsidies, multilingual training, and penalty-free work refusal during extreme heat waves.