Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsOver 1 million Italian small businesses face closure without succession plans. New 2026 fiscal reforms offer €2M tax exemptions and "generational relay" programs to save family enterprises and artisan heritage.
Immigration · PoliticsNaples Cardinal Battaglia opposes €41M detention center in Castel Volturno, calling it wasteful. With only 10% deportation success, Church demands investment in jobs and integration instead.
Economy · PoliticsPM Meloni pressures Terna CEO Di Foggia to renounce €7.19M severance for Eni chair role. What this precedent means for executive pay at Italy's state firms.
Economy · PoliticsItaly uses golden power to keep UniCredit's headquarters in Milan. Bank confirms Scalo Farini campus and pledges to retain strategic operations in Lombardy.
Economy · PoliticsItaly plans to extend €500-€650 monthly hiring incentives for under-35s through 2026. Deadline April 30 for current scheme. Key details for employers and job seekers.
National News · PoliticsPadua stabbing case tests Italy's self-defense laws. Business partners, synthetic drugs, and a 15-wound defense claim reshape legal boundaries.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Liberation Day 2026 sparked political clashes over anti-fascist values. How these tensions affect laws, public spaces, and daily life for residents.
Politics · National NewsPresident Mattarella defends Italy's antifascist foundation and EU commitment. Discover how Liberation Day reveals political divisions shaping your rights.
Economy · PoliticsItalian government exempts public agencies from energy spending caps for 2026. Hospitals, schools, and ministries protected from rising electricity and gas costs.