Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsEU summons Russian envoy and proposes new sanctions after guided bomb destroys Latvia's consulate in Ukraine. What it means for diplomatic security.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's emergency diesel cut saves €6-8 per tank through August 6. Learn what residents, farmers, and truckers get from the €125M relief plan.
Politics · National NewsItaly's left-wing parties clash with the Pd over Ukraine military aid through 2026. M5s and Avs push diplomacy as billions flow to defense spending.
Politics · National NewsSchlein and Conte will face off in open primaries to lead Italy's opposition against Meloni. No elder statesman will broker the choice—voters decide.
Politics · National NewsPalermo prosecutor claims organized crime controls Italy's overcrowded prisons (141%). Criminal networks run operations from cells via smuggled phones.
Politics · EconomyCGIL files Court of Accounts complaint over €13.5B Messina Bridge. Union challenges financial management as September construction start looms.
Economy · PoliticsOil and gas prices plunge on Iran talks progress. Discover how lower energy costs will affect your household bills, inflation, and daily expenses in Italy.
Transportation · Politics120+ officers injured in Val di Susa clashes over Turin-Lyon corridor. Learn how this affects motorway closures, construction timeline, and communities living in the region.
Health · PoliticsItaly's 12M caregivers provide €473B in unpaid care, mostly women. New €400/month subsidy from 2027, plus health toll and employment impacts explained.