Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Digital Lifestyle · PoliticsItaly's Article 612-quater criminalizes deepfake distribution. Learn how victims can report AI-generated intimate images and what penalties perpetrators face.
Politics · EconomyItaly rejects combat role in Strait of Hormuz, pledging support only after ceasefire and under UN mandate. Energy security concerns balanced with caution.
Economy · PoliticsAlessandria Court grants €2.5M debt forgiveness to Valenza goldsmith under Italy's Crisis Code. How rising gold prices trapped artisans in tax debt—and legal options.
Economy · PoliticsIran conflict closes Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices to spike. US sanctions relief offers brief respite. What rising fuel costs mean for Italy residents.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's electricity prices hit €147.54/MWh in mid-March 2026, up 4.4% weekly. Learn how rising power and fuel costs affect your bills and what government measures are proposed.
Politics · National NewsUmberto Bossi, Lega Nord founder, dies at 84. How this polarizing figure shaped Italy's politics and what it means for Salvini's party today.
Economy · PoliticsItalian BTP yields hit 3.77% amid Middle East tensions and oil spikes. Understand how global instability affects Italy's borrowing costs and your finances in 2026.
Politics · EconomyItaly's Defense Ministry demands UN authorization and ceasefire before Hormuz involvement. What this means for fuel and grocery prices in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsMilan's FTSE MIB drops 2.32% as Middle East conflict drives energy costs up, with Italian businesses facing €10B in projected 2026 expenses. Analysis inside.