Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItaly's electoral reform debate delayed to July 14. Proposed law removes your right to choose individual MPs—party bosses decide instead. What changes for 2027 vote.
Economy · National NewsSelex Group targets 23.35 billion euros in 2026 with 590 million euro expansion plan. 60 new stores, private-label growth, and retail media boom ahead.
Environment · National NewsItaly's Exe Po 2026 drill tested smart flood systems across Po basin regions. Italgas demonstrated remote gas network control protecting 16M residents.
Economy · National NewsAuthorities freeze assets in massive Milan fuel depot scheme. Learn how 188M liters of untaxed fuel flooded markets and impacted fuel prices.
Economy · National NewsItaly's BTP-Bund spread closes at 77.8 basis points, down from 79. What this investor confidence signal means for mortgage rates and bond investments.
Politics · National NewsItaly's RAI parliamentary watchdog completely collapsed. What happens to editorial independence and your public broadcasting accountability now
Politics · National NewsMilan police get permanent taser authorization after trial, but use banned in nightlife areas. Learn who's protected and the 12-month oversight rules.
National News · PoliticsItaly's Potenza prosecutors reopen the 1993 Elisa Claps murder investigation searching for accomplices who may have helped hide the teenager's body for 17 years.
Tech · National NewsItalian government strengthens cyber defenses through IPZS and Carabinieri partnership signed June 30. Learn how this joint protocol protects your identity card and digital government services.