Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · National NewsItaly's largest cooperative bank BCC Roma reports €302.6M profit with 32% capital ratio—highest in Italy. €11B+ in loans for SMEs & families, €2.5M to 2,900 community projects in 2025.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's Supreme Court weakens insurer clauses penalizing independent mechanics. Drivers can now challenge unfair deductibles and seek refunds under new legal precedent.
Politics · EconomyItalian law voids phone energy contracts without prior consent. From June 19, unsolicited energy calls illegal with €10M penalties. Your protection guide.
EconomyBAPS cuts bad loans 47%, opens €2.5B credit line for Sicilian SMEs. With 25.7% capital ratio, the regional bank offers lending stability as energy costs squeeze businesses.
Health · EconomyItaly workplace stress costs billions annually. INAIL's new 2026 stress-assessment rules mandate mental health evaluations. What employers and employees in Italy must do now.
Economy · CultureItaly's 14 multinational fashion brands generate only 9% of Europe's revenue vs France's 39%. Explore the consolidation challenge and growth opportunities in 2025.
Economy · TechEuronext opens Athens Technology Centre, creating tech jobs and connecting Greek companies to €6.5T European capital markets. Full integration by 2029.
Economy · PoliticsPM Meloni pressures Terna CEO Di Foggia to renounce €7.19M severance for Eni chair role. What this precedent means for executive pay at Italy's state firms.
Economy · PoliticsItaly uses golden power to keep UniCredit's headquarters in Milan. Bank confirms Scalo Farini campus and pledges to retain strategic operations in Lombardy.