Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItalian families paying 10.25% loan rates amid rising inflation and energy costs. New EU credit protections arrive in 2025. What you need to know about borrowing in Italy.
Economy · HealthParma-based Chiesi's $1.9B KalVista deal secures first oral HAE therapy, boosting Italy's pharma footprint in US rare disease market. Largest acquisition yet.
Economy · National NewsNatuzzi crisis threatens 1,800 jobs in Puglia and Basilicata. Italy's government faces critical reshoring negotiations. Discover what's at stake for workers and the regional economy.
Economy · PoliticsItaly approves €30B housing initiative with 60,000 vacant units, rent-to-buy options, and 33% rent discounts. What foreign residents need to know.
Politics · EconomyNew Italian eviction law cuts timelines to 30 days. Digital notifications, faster court procedures for landlords, but limited tenant protections under reform.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's €10B housing plan renovates 60,000 apartments and builds 100,000 affordable homes by 2036. Find out who qualifies and implementation timeline.
Economy · TransportationItaly's fuel tax relief extended to May 22, 2026: diesel keeps 20-cent cut, petrol drops to 5 cents. Find out what you'll pay at the pump and why the difference.
Economy · National NewsAgenzia delle Entrate opens 2026 tax declarations. Learn new deduction caps for earners over €75,000, filing deadlines, and how to maximize refunds.
Environment · EconomyItaly exhausted annual natural resources by May 3, 2026. Learn how this ecological crisis affects your daily life, transportation choices, and what policy changes are coming.