Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsMilan's stock market drops 1.3% amid oil shock and ECB rate hike signals. What rising energy costs and mortgage rates mean for Italy residents in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsDiesel hits €2.60/liter as Meloni threatens retroactive taxes on energy firms exploiting Middle East crisis. Relief measures uncertain.
National News · PoliticsItaly releases €88M emergency aid: €73M for Piedmont, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna storm recovery, €15M for Calabria flooding. Infrastructure repairs underway.
Economy · PoliticsItaly holds 12M tonnes in strategic oil reserves as G7 weighs unprecedented 300-400M barrel release. How potential coordination could impact fuel costs for residents.
Politics · TransportationItaly completed emergency evacuation of 25,000 citizens from Gulf region after military escalation closed airspace. Consular support remains for expats staying behind.
Economy · PoliticsGas prices surge 48% as Italy pushes EU for emergency controls. €10B business cost increase threatens bills, inflation spiral. What Rome demands from Brussels.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's borrowing costs drop to 16-year lows as bond spreads narrow to 69 points. What this means for your mortgage rates, loans, and household finances in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsCrude oil crashed 15% following U.S. military escort announcement through Strait of Hormuz. Learn how this impacts Italian diesel, heating costs, and household inflation relief.
Economy · PoliticsChiara Mosca becomes acting Consob chair as coalition fights delay permanent appointment. What the regulatory transition means for Italy's financial markets.