Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · PoliticsHalf of 55 nations skip Milan-Cortina opening ceremony in Verona over Russia reinstatement. Eastern Europe boycotts, Iran withdraws. Competitions proceed.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East conflict triggers €918B market collapse. Energy prices spike, threatening Italian household bills, jobs, and ECB rate hikes ahead.
Economy · PoliticsHormuz Strait nearly shut by Iran war, risking Qatar LNG to Italy. Households may face €121 gas, €45 electricity increases. What Italy residents should track.
Economy · PoliticsItalian energy bills climbing in March due to geopolitical tensions and low EU stockpiles. Learn about government relief measures and what to expect.
Immigration · PoliticsBritish-Australian family case reveals how Italian child welfare law allows removal of children from unconventional homes. What foreign parents must know.
Politics · National NewsMeloni backs Turkey after Iranian missile strike. Learn how NATO escalation affects Italian energy costs, trade, and citizen safety in the Mediterranean.
Politics · National NewsFuturo Nazionale enters Italian politics with zero-tolerance security proposals. Learn how this rising party could reshape Italy's electoral map and affect residents.
Culture · PoliticsGino Cecchettin criticizes Carlo Conti's Sanremo joke and Italian love songs for normalizing jealousy and possession. How language fuels violence.
Economy · PoliticsBanking union demands wage hikes as sector posts €27B profit. Contract expires March 2026. How this impacts mortgage rates and bank employees across Italy.