Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsItalian government exempts public agencies from energy spending caps for 2026. Hospitals, schools, and ministries protected from rising electricity and gas costs.
Politics · National NewsPM Meloni opposes Putin's attendance at 2026 Miami G20 summit, marking Italy's firm stance on Russia. Relations with Trump cool over NATO and Pope criticism.
Economy · PoliticsEU-US critical minerals deal reshapes supply chains for Italian battery and auto firms, offering US tax credit access and China diversification.
Politics · National NewsItaly's April 25, 2025 Liberation Day sparked parliamentary clashes and neofascist graffiti. Learn how political divisions threaten democratic unity.
Politics · ImmigrationItaly's new security law limits free legal aid for migrants, tightens protest rules with fines up to €10,000, and raises weapon penalties. How it impacts residents.
Politics · National NewsMeloni emphasizes Italy's crucial role in Lebanon, calling for a legal framework to maintain international peacekeeping presence as UNIFIL mandate expires in 2026.
Immigration · PoliticsItaly's emergency Cabinet decree opens migrant return assistance to non-lawyers after presidential concerns. New compensation rules and €1.4M budget explained for residents.
Economy · PoliticsIEA reports unprecedented uncertainty in global LNG markets following Hormuz Strait closure. Gas prices surge to January 2023 levels as supply disruptions affect European and Italian households.
Politics · ImmigrationItaly's sweeping security decree expands police detention, criminalizes knife possession for minors, and reshapes migrant returns. Direct impacts for residents explained.