Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsM5S leader Conte proposes primary elections to resolve coalition split on Ukraine military aid. Vote could shift Italy from arms supply to diplomacy.
Politics · National NewsNigerian inmate killed at Prato's Dogaia prison highlights Italy's prison crisis: 140% capacity, 46 suicides in 2026, severe overcrowding threatening safety.
Politics · EconomySenate passes landmark reform for 15 regulated professions in Italy. Mandatory AI training, shorter liability caps, and easier entry pathways for architects, engineers, journalists and more.
Politics · National NewsEx-PM Conte submits document on suspected mask irregularities to Rome prosecutors. €100M settlement questioned. Consultancy fees scrutinized in Italy's Covid inquiry.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's government cuts €232M from ministry budgets to fund diesel relief. Discover which public services—healthcare, education, infrastructure—pay the price.
Environment · PoliticsItaly's renewable targets face critical delays. Discover how permit gridlock threatens €2 billion in savings and 60,000 jobs by 2030.
Politics · National NewsNorth Korea deploys 120 ballistic missiles to Russia for Ukraine strikes, with implications for Italy's role in NATO's evolving defense strategy
Economy · PoliticsIran-US tensions at Strait of Hormuz could spike Italian energy prices. Learn how geopolitical crisis affects inflation, jobs, and household budgets now.
Politics · National NewsFuturo Nazionale reaches 7.1% in polls, threatening Meloni's coalition majority. What this means for Italy's political future and your vote in 2027.