Tracking national news for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsMeloni emphasizes Italy's crucial role in Lebanon, calling for a legal framework to maintain international peacekeeping presence as UNIFIL mandate expires in 2026.
Economy · National NewsItaly faces 0.4% growth in 2026 as energy costs surge 8.1%. €1,200 annual bill increases and 200K job losses threaten residents. What this means for you.
Politics · National NewsPM Meloni extends AISE Director Caravelli to 2028—the maximum term under Italian law. What this continuity means for foreign intelligence and national security.
Politics · National NewsRome hardens stance as Kremlin propagandist refuses apology for attacks on Meloni. Learn how Italy's Ukraine support affects residents and energy costs.
Economy · National NewsItaly's Public Finance Document outlines two scenarios: modest growth or -0.2% GDP contraction in 2027 if conflicts continue. What this means for your income and jobs.
Economy · National NewsUniCredit increases its Generali stake to 8.72%, becoming the third-largest shareholder. How this move reshapes power dynamics in Italy's financial sector.
Economy · National NewsGasoline and diesel prices decline for 14 consecutive days in Italy. But excise tax relief expires May 1—residents and expats face potential price spike.
Economy · National NewsItaly's manufacturing crisis deepens: 148,000 jobs at risk as steel, auto sectors contract. CGIL warns policy vacuum threatens industrial future for residents.
Politics · National NewsEnrico Mattei's nephew demands PM Meloni stop using his uncle's name for Italy's Africa development plan. Legal fight threatens flagship policy.