Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · EnvironmentExtreme heat drains Italian household budgets by €600/month. Energy, water, food costs spike. Learn government subsidies and money-saving strategies for families.
Environment · EconomyLudoil's €40M Sicily biometano facility in Enna converts 69,000 tonnes of waste into renewable gas by June 2026. Local jobs and cleaner energy for residents.
Economy · PoliticsEU-US trade deal eliminates duties on US industrial goods, cutting prices in Italy. But Italian exporters face tougher US competition and 15% tariffs. Here's the impact.
Economy · National NewsCritical workplace accident at Sarpom refinery raises questions about contractor safety. Learn your legal protections and rights under Italian law.
Economy · PoliticsStarting July 1, new employees in Italy are auto-enrolled in pension funds. Learn the 60-day opt-out window, employer contributions, and your financial options.
EconomyLeonardo Maria Del Vecchio becomes executive chairman of LMDV Capital, reshaping the €20B Delfin holding. What the restructuring means for Italian investments.
Economy · National NewsNatuzzi proceeds with restructuring after failed June 2026 talks. 1,800 workers face 62% wage cuts, plant closures in Puglia, Basilicata regions. Full details here.
Economy · PoliticsBIS annual report warns AI bubble and record debt could spike Italy's borrowing costs. Bank of Italy's Panetta now chairs BIS. What residents need to know.
Economy · National NewsIntesa Sanpaolo files €30.6B MPS takeover offer with Consob. Italy's biggest bank merger awaits approval—what it means for your banking, branches, and accounts.