Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsEuro falls to 1.1752 USD amid Middle East tensions and central bank policy shifts. ECB rate decision April 30 affects Italian travelers, exporters and investors.
Economy · PoliticsU.S. seizure of Iranian tanker spikes oil to $95/barrel, shaking Milan markets. Italian residents face fuel hikes, inflation fears. Latest updates here.
Economy · PoliticsUniCredit's voluntary offer values Commerzbank at €30.8/share via share-swap. What this means for credit ratings, deposits, and Italian banking customers.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Più Europa party faces governance standoff as assembly majority backs leadership reset, but party statutes block the motion. What happens next?
Economy · PoliticsEni discovers 140 billion cubic meters of gas off Indonesia. Production starts 2028, strengthening Eni's Asian portfolio and creating opportunities for Italian businesses.
Politics · National NewsItalian female deputy receives second death threat in months, exposing digital protection gaps. New EU directives aim to strengthen enforcement by 2027.
Politics · ImmigrationItaly's controversial Gjader facility costs €680M but deports few migrants. Courts block transfers. What residents need to know about immigration policy.
Politics · EconomyItaly's April 22 Cabinet meeting to fill six vacant positions amid conflict-of-interest concerns over Consob presidency appointment. Political implications explained.
Economy · PoliticsRegional Italian employer breaks ranks to support minimum wage amid labor crisis. €9 hourly proposal stalled in Parliament faces April 2026 EU deadline.