Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsNatural gas prices hit €61.85/MWh in March 2026 amid Middle East conflict. How escalating costs impact Italian utility bills, inflation, and your household budget now.
Economy · PoliticsDrone strikes on Saudi and Kuwait refineries push Brent crude above $110. Learn what rising energy costs mean for your wallet and daily expenses in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East conflict drives Brent oil to $116 and pushes Italy's energy costs up €10 billion. Markets plunge 2%. What residents need to know about bills and investments.
Economy · PoliticsItaly cuts fuel excise by 25 cents/liter until April 7. Save €12 on 50L fill-ups. Government cracks down on retailers who don't comply. Act fast!
Economy · PoliticsQatar's LNG shutdown after Iranian strikes will drive up Italy's gas bills this summer. Europe faces 20% supply cut and fierce competition for alternatives.
Politics · National NewsAgcom orders Rete 4 and Nove to rebalance airtime before Italy's March 22-23 referendum on judicial reform. No quorum required—what's at stake.
Economy · PoliticsItalian stocks fall 0.33% as Iran energy strike spikes oil and gas futures. Utility shares drop on expectations of government price controls to protect consumers.
Politics · National NewsSilvana Sciarra denied reconfirmation as conservative Mauro Paladini takes helm of Italy's judicial training school—unprecedented political shift raises concerns about judicial independence.
Politics · Other NewsVatican Appeals Court orders Cardinal Becciu's financial trial retrial after prosecutors withheld evidence, violating fair trial rights. Full case restart with June 22 hearing.