Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItaly's top court suspends former Tourism Minister Santanchè's fraud trial over whether prosecutors violated parliamentary immunity collecting emails and recordings.
Politics · National News21-year-old reporter survives firebomb at his Veneto home. Letter threatens PM Meloni and anti-mafia priest. Fourth death threat since November.
National News · PoliticsItaly's 80th Republic Day 2026 featured military chaplains, conscientious objectors, & new tech. President Mattarella warned against AI monopolies & space militarization.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's natural gas prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Households face €882+ annual costs. Learn what's driving volatility and how it impacts your bills.
Economy · PoliticsMilan bourse falls 0.52% as Iran halts US talks, threatening Hormuz closure. Oil jumps 3.8%, gas up 4%. What the energy spike means for Italian households.
Economy · PoliticsUniCredit reaches 34.4% ownership of Commerzbank after crossing Germany's 30% threshold. What this major European banking deal means for residents in Italy.
Politics · EconomyGlobal labor protections hit 12-year low in 2026. Italy faces strike criminalization, digital surveillance, and union attacks. Essential updates for workers.
Immigration · PoliticsEight Benevento officials face €1.3M fraud charges for diverting migrant center funds to luxury goods. Criminal convictions secured; see how asylum fraud works.
Transportation · PoliticsItaly's speed camera decree got EU approval but delays persist. Check if your fine is valid, verify camera status online, and learn what comes next.