Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsItaly aims for €700B exports by 2026-27. Mercosur deal unlocks €14B opportunity while Hormuz Strait tensions threaten €11B in Gulf sales. Key impacts for businesses.
Politics · National NewsItaly's new electoral law removes voter choice with blocked party lists and awards bonus seats to coalitions reaching 42%. What residents need to know.
Economy · PoliticsIran attacks Kuwait hosting US military bases, cutting oil production 60%. Global energy surge threatens higher heating costs for Italian households this winter.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's otto per mille directs €1.6B of your taxes annually. Catholic Church receives 67%, State 26%. Learn how to control your allocation in your 2026 tax return and support causes you believe in.
Politics · EconomyEuropean Commission signs historic defense partnership with Ukraine. Italian firms now positioned in €10B drone and missile joint production pipeline through 2028.
Economy · PoliticsMBDA appoints new CEO in Nov 2026 amid €44B backlog. Leonardo-backed firm plans 2,800 European hires including Italian facilities; missile output up 40%.
Politics · National NewsWhy Mario Roggero must pay €480K to robbers' families despite Italy's self-defense reforms. Key case explaining legittima difesa limits for residents.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Senate debates new electoral law this week. Smaller parties could be eliminated unless they merge under controversial fragmentation rules affecting all voters.
Economy · PoliticsItaly leads 10 EU nations demanding carbon policy reform. Learn how rising permit prices impact your job, industry, and electricity bills.