Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItaly's proposed electoral reform eliminates preference voting, introduces blocked party lists, and awards 70 bonus seats to coalitions reaching 42%. Chamber debate starts June 26, 2026.
Politics · National NewsItaly's 2027 judicial reform requiring three-judge panels risks delaying domestic violence and organized crime cases. Learn how court staffing shortages may affect your legal proceedings.
Politics · National NewsGianni Alemanno leaves Rebibbia Prison after 18 months as Italy's prisons face record 140% overcrowding with 64,850 inmates in facilities built for 46,337.
Economy · PoliticsItalian Senate approves fuel excise tax extension through July 3, 2026. Learn how drivers save up to €225 annually on diesel and petrol, plus details on the 2026 tax realignment.
Economy · PoliticsItaly faces a critical deadline to secure €15 billion in EU defense financing through SAFE. Learn how this decision impacts your taxes, jobs, and the economy.
Health · PoliticsItaly's new pharmaceutical reform could shift €1 billion in drug costs to patients from 2027. Learn which medicines are affected and how to prepare now.
Politics · Other NewsKim Jong-un accelerates nuclear arsenal as global proliferation risks spike. How this affects Italy, NATO, and European security in 2026 and beyond.
Economy · PoliticsPresident Mattarella celebrates Guardia di Finanza's 252nd anniversary and emphasizes Italy's commitment to tax evasion enforcement to protect honest taxpayers.
Politics · National NewsItaly's left-wing coalition crumbles over leadership vetoes. Renzi warns fragmentation hands power back to Meloni. Elections 2027 at stake.