Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsAmerican executive John Galantic steps down as Tod's CEO after less than 2 years, citing personal reasons. Family-owned Italian luxury shoemaker now operates without named successor.
Economy · PoliticsItaly seeks EU approval to extend fiscal flexibility for energy costs. Learn how Meloni's Brussels negotiations could directly affect your household subsidies and utility bills through 2027.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's agricultural cooperatives brace for massive EU budget cuts. New leader Drei outlines aggregation strategy to protect farm jobs and food prices.
Economy · PoliticsOil and gas prices drop sharply as Iran-US talks progress. How falling energy costs could cut your heating and fuel bills across Italy this year.
Politics · National NewsItaly's center-left fractures after May 2026 municipal losses. Venice defeat exposes PD divisions that could cement Meloni's power through 2027 elections.
Politics · National NewsTorre Annunziata council dissolved after mayor resigns amid fraud scandal, Camorra concerns. Commissioner Tomao now controls city as investigation continues.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran negotiations deadlocked. Brent crude hits €99/barrel, gas surges to €47.5/MWh. Italy's FTSE MIB drops 0.64%. What this means for your bills.
Politics · EnvironmentItaly debates nuclear framework law. Municipalities can volunteer to host reactors, but none operational until 2040s. What it means for your energy bills.
Politics · National NewsUS military cuts to NATO force Italy to triple defense spending to 5% GDP by 2035. What this means for Rome's budget, F-35s, naval power, and your taxes.