Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · HealthPope Leo XIV's 'civilization' life stance intensifies EU-Vatican clash over abortion charter. Italy faces pressure as 70% doctor objection rates already limit access.
Politics · National NewsItalian municipal runoff elections across 41 cities see dramatic turnout collapse to 28.2%, down from 36%. What this means for local governance.
Politics · ImmigrationEU withdraws full election monitors from Kosovo for first time since 2013. How this diplomatic shift affects Italian interests in Balkan stability and migration.
Politics · National NewsSenate inquiry targets Forza Italia senator over sexual assault allegations in parliamentary office. Case highlights Italy's dual-track accountability system.
Politics · National NewsFratelli d'Italia pushes preference voting in Italy's new electoral reform. Learn how voter choice, blocked lists, and the 42% threshold affect your ballot by June 2026.
Tech · PoliticsAnti-tech extremism targets Italy's booming data centers in Lombardy. From arrests to local protests, here's how AI infrastructure impacts energy, water, and security.
Economy · PoliticsJune 8, 2026 deadline for Italy's rottamazione quater. Miss it and lose all benefits. League amendments may reopen enrollment. What residents must know now.
Politics · National NewsItaly's center-left opposition fractures over wealth taxation despite unified stance against electoral reform. Explore the 2027 election implications.
Politics · National NewsSix Italian provincial capitals hold mayoral runoff elections this weekend. Voter turnout, civic coalitions, and fragmented politics will determine local governance.