Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsIranian ballistic missile intercepted over Eastern Mediterranean in March targeted British RAF and Greek bases on Cyprus, not Turkey. Italy places troops on alert.
Economy · PoliticsMilan stock market drops 4% amid Middle East tensions. Gas prices surge 33%, threatening household budgets and business costs across Italy. What to expect next.
Politics · National NewsItaly votes March 22-23, 2025 on separating judge and prosecutor careers permanently. Learn what this constitutional reform means for court independence and your legal rights.
Politics · National NewsItaly declines France's nuclear deterrence plan, choosing NATO instead. How this affects defense spending and European security strategy for residents.
Politics · National NewsItaly summons Iranian ambassador after drone strike hits British base in Cyprus. Foreign Minister Tajani stresses Italy not at war. EU tensions rise.
Economy · PoliticsMilan court places Deliveroo under judicial supervision over poverty wages for 20,000 riders. What this means for workers and food delivery in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsItaly faces energy crisis fallout from Iran conflict. Fuel prices up 30-40¢/liter, heating bills rise 30-40%. Meloni addresses Parliament this week.
Politics · National NewsIsraeli ground forces advance in South Lebanon as UNIFIL evacuates staff. Italy's 1,099 troops face growing risk amid 30,000 displaced civilians.
Politics · National NewsItaly Senate votes on anti-Semitism law after 963 hate incidents in 2025. Holocaust survivor Segre demands unity as threats to Jewish residents escalate.