Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · CultureSenate President La Russa's remark to female journalist reignites debate on sexism in Italian politics. Women journalists demand institutional change.
Economy · PoliticsItaly considers activating rarely-used mobile excise mechanism to cut fuel prices near €2/liter using VAT surplus. Government and opposition align on pump relief for residents.
Politics · ImmigrationProposed Italian law would ban face veils in public, with up to 3 years prison for coercion. How it affects residents, citizenship, and family law.
Politics · National NewsPM Meloni addresses Parliament March 11 on Iran crisis and EU summit timing. Opposition claims scheduling dodges referendum debate. Energy security and Italian nationals in Gulf region at stake.
Politics · ImmigrationUil marks 76th anniversary championing persecuted unionists in Iran, Ukraine, Belarus. How Italy's major union advances global worker rights.
Sports · PoliticsSeven nations including Ukraine boycott Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony to protest Russia and Belarus competing under their own flags at Italy's Winter Paralympics.
Economy · PoliticsUS firm Flacks Group races to rescue Taranto's ex-Ilva steelworks with €5B investment plan. Italy keeps 40% stake. March 31 deadline looms for 8,500 workers.
Economy · PoliticsDiesel prices surge 33-41% at Italian fishing ports, threatening fleet operations. Highway fuel breaks €2/liter. Supply and price impacts ahead.
Economy · PoliticsBrent crude surges to $90 as Strait of Hormuz closes. Italian households face rising heating bills and businesses brace for €10B+ in energy costs for 2026.