Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
National News · PoliticsExplore Palermo's alarming 25% surge in youth crime, juvenile justice protections, and how Italy balances rehabilitation with community safety.
Politics · National NewsA Piacenza femicide case shows how Italy's 2025 law mandates life imprisonment for killing women. What residents need to know about the new penalties.
Politics · CultureEU threatens €2M Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return. Deputy PM Salvini visits pavilion amid 20-nation boycott. Italy's coalition splits on sanctions.
Economy · PoliticsRocco Basilico challenges €10B Delfin restructuring in Luxembourg court over voting thresholds. Affects EssilorLuxottica and major Italian holdings. Verdict expected June 2026.
Politics · National NewsAnti-mafia prosecutors warn Justice Minister Nordio's 2024 wiretap laws are blocking organized crime investigations across Italy.
Sports · PoliticsVeneto Court investigates €1M+ damage to Cortina's Olympic bobsled track post-2026 Games. Who pays? Cancelled championships & taxpayer implications.
Culture · PoliticsExhibition at Rome's Montecitorio reveals how Italian women voted for the first time in 1946, ending monarchy. Original documents, free entry through Dec 30.
National News · PoliticsAndrea Sempio formally accused of murdering Chiara Poggi. DNA under nails, wiretaps, and falsified alibi could free Alberto Stasi after 18 years wrongly imprisoned.
Economy · PoliticsItaly launches nuclear research program as industrial leaders demand atomic energy return. SMRs targeted for 2032-2033. What the timeline means for energy costs.