Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsConte refuses Palazzo Chigi meeting, demanding parliamentary debate on Gaza, Venezuela, and Iran. What this means for Italy's foreign policy and international stance.
Economy · PoliticsAlexander McQueen cuts 54 positions across Italian facilities near Florence, Milan, and Novara. Unions demand wage support and alternative solutions for affected artisans.
Economy · PoliticsItaly denies Financial Times report of secret Iran talks on Hormuz passage. Gulf blockade disrupts oil supply, raising energy costs for Italian households.
Environment · PoliticsRussian tanker Arctic Metagaz drifts 25 miles from Sicily with 62,000 tons of LNG after explosions. Italy-Malta coordinate response to prevent spill.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz, driving Italian fuel up 74%. Expect higher gas, food prices through spring. Essential info for residents.
Economy · PoliticsIran blocks Hormuz Strait, Italy denies separate negotiations. How the 2026 crisis affects your energy bills, transport costs, and daily life in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsEuropean stocks plunge €1.16 trillion amid Middle East conflict. Milan's FTSE MIB down 4.16%. What Italian investors and retirees need to know now.
Economy · PoliticsJindal's Taranto steelworks plan could cut 6,000 jobs by shifting production to Oman. Italy's government chooses between two competing bids by April 2026.
Politics · National NewsItaly votes March 22-23, 2026 on separating judges and prosecutors. Understand how this constitutional reform impacts judicial independence and the justice system.