Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsOil prices surge to $100+ WTI and $112 Brent, driving inflation and threatening Italian households and businesses with stagflation risks and higher costs.
Economy · PoliticsHormuz blockade drives Asian markets down, raises Italian energy costs. How the April 2026 geopolitical crisis affects your bills and what the ECB decides.
Politics · National NewsMattarella orders rare review of Minetti's pardon amid fraud claims. Unprecedented check into Italy's clemency system could reshape safeguards.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's 10-year bond spread widens to 79.6 basis points amid Hormuz tensions. Learn how geopolitical shocks affect investments and May auctions.
Sports · PoliticsCriminal probe threatens Italian clubs' European futures. New referee boss appointed as UEFA sanctions loom over Serie A match-fixing allegations.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Quirinal demands Justice Ministry verify Minetti pardon details after press reveals discrepancies. Opposition demands Nordio resign.
Economy · PoliticsEuropean gas drops below €44/MWh as Hormuz talks progress. Learn how Italy's 48% storage levels protect residents and what's next for your energy bills.
Politics · TechItaly extradited Chinese national Zewei Xu to US for alleged COVID vaccine cyber-espionage. Case highlights Italy's role in international cybercrime enforcement.
Politics · EconomyRussia-North Korea military pact threatens Italy's €15B Asia trade and NATO security. Essential updates for residents on new geopolitical risks.