Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsConte pushes for open primaries letting all voters—not just party members—choose Italy's progressive coalition leader. What this means for you before 2027 elections.
Economy · PoliticsItalian stocks fall 0.9% as US-Iran tensions spike energy prices. What rising oil and interest rates mean for residents living in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsUS naval blockade closes Strait of Hormuz, pushing Italian energy bills and aluminum costs to four-year highs. Impact on Italy's economy.
Economy · PoliticsSpain warns EU's €360B China deficit unsustainable. How trade tensions affect Italian consumers, businesses & prices in 2026. Key changes explained.
Politics · EconomyPope Leone XIV rallies global churches for peace as Iran-U.S. talks fail. Energy prices spike in Italy. Here's what residents need to know.
Economy · PoliticsIran crisis could push Italy's gas bills up 43% and electricity 14%. Rome seeks EU fiscal relief as recession looms. Impact on households and tourism explained.
Economy · PoliticsLorenzo Mariani replaces Roberto Cingolani as Leonardo CEO. Italy accelerates weapons manufacturing to meet European defense demands. What this means for jobs and security.
Politics · National NewsIsraeli tanks rammed Italian UNIFIL vehicles in Lebanon six times since April. What it means for 1,000 Italian soldiers and expats in the region.
Economy · PoliticsIran and U.S. tensions at Strait of Hormuz threaten energy supply. Italian residents face surging petrol, heating, and grocery prices. What to expect.