Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItaly's new Article 612-quater criminalizes AI-generated deepfakes. Vannacci faces up to 5 years imprisonment over political violence video. What residents need to know.
Economy · PoliticsItaly secures EU approval for doubled energy-cost compensation. €3.6 billion scheme protects industrial jobs through 2031 with higher reimbursement rates.
Economy · PoliticsIran-US talks boost Milan stocks 0.49%, but energy costs surge 2.5%. Italians face €450 purchasing power loss. What this means for your wallet.
Politics · National NewsA man died during police restraint in Bologna. Now Italy's controversial new police protection law is used for the first time, raising accountability concerns.
National News · PoliticsItaly Supreme Court ruling limits self-defense rights: fleeing attackers can't be pursued. Critical legal boundaries every business owner and resident must understand.
Politics · National NewsNew Italian bill removes self-defense limits for armed intrusions. See how it affects property owners, expats, and businesses in Italy.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Senate debates closed lists vs. voter preferences in electoral reform. Learn how changes affect your voting power and gender representation.
Politics · National NewsAbderrahim Fakir died during police intervention in Bologna on July 19. Prosecutors investigate as Italy faces calls for independent oversight like UK and France.
Economy · PoliticsGas prices surge to €60/MWh as US-Iran conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz. How rising energy costs affect Italian household bills and what Thursday's ECB meeting means.