Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsCalenda condemns Italian leaders' absence from Kyiv's 4th anniversary. Why Italy's Ukraine stance matters for EU unity, sanctions, and energy security.
Politics · EconomyItaly blocks equal parental leave reform citing €3B costs. Mothers get 5 months at 80%, fathers 10 days. Compare to Spain, Sweden, Portugal standards.
Politics · National NewsGen. Vannacci joins far-right ESN bloc with AfD, exposing rifts in Meloni's coalition. Impact on Italy's EU policy, business stability & 2026-27 legislative agenda.
Politics · ImmigrationFormer Voghera official convicted for killing Moroccan migrant. 12-year sentence clarifies Italy's 2019 self-defense law doesn't cover public shootings. What gun owners need to know.
Economy · PoliticsItaly faces €1.8 billion in PNRR fraud linked to organized crime networks. Learn how the fraud crisis affects grant approvals, business timelines, and residents' access to recovery funds.
Economy · PoliticsEuropean gas prices drop 17% in February to multi-year lows. Italian households on indexed contracts see lower bills now—what this means for your energy costs.
Health · PoliticsINPS expands new disability assessment system to 40 Italian provinces from March 1, 2026. Single digital certificates replace paperwork. Key deadlines and what changes for you explained.
Economy · PoliticsINPS ends the 18-month ADI renewal gap. Benefits continue without pause but first payment drops 50%. New home equity limits expand eligibility in 2026.
Health · PoliticsCalabria extends 497 Cuban doctors' contracts to 2027 while opening recruitment to EU physicians. What this healthcare crisis means for residents.