Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · CulturePope Leo XIV to meet abuse survivors privately during France visit Sept 25-28. Historic shift in Vatican accountability as Church confronts systemic abuse crisis.
Politics · National NewsVannacci launches Futuro Nazionale's Milan mayoral bid with retired General Burgio. Discover what his security-focused campaign means for Italy's political landscape in 2027.
Politics20 candidates compete for Milan mayor in 2027. What residents need to know about housing costs, safety, public services and integration policies.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's agricultural agency delivers €600M in EU farm subsidies 3 months early through satellite tech—a first for speed that may impact food prices.
National News · PoliticsRome student arrested for killing grandmother with hammer in Altino, Chieti. Defense seeks psychiatric facility transfer as motive remains unclear.
Politics · TechRussia's Storm-1516 spreads deepfakes targeting Germany's eastern state elections in September. Why this hybrid warfare matters for European security and residents.
Politics · EconomyItaly seeks €36 billion in EU defense borrowing. Find out how SAFE spending affects taxes, debt levels, and your household finances through 2028.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Court of Auditors reform introduces new prosecutor powers and liability limits, sparking magistrate protests. What the changes mean for oversight.
Politics · EconomyDiscover how Italy's largest union and government clashed at Marcinelle. Learn about workplace rights tensions and the 1956 mining tragedy's modern legacy.