Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsNine officials face criminal probe over Milan's €197M San Siro stadium sale amid bid-rigging allegations and transparency concerns affecting residents.
Politics · National NewsItaly's electoral reform debate delayed to July 14. Proposed law removes your right to choose individual MPs—party bosses decide instead. What changes for 2027 vote.
Politics · National NewsItaly settles €100M pandemic mask contract dispute, raising concerns over transparency, favoritism, and government accountability from COVID procurement.
Economy · PoliticsAlessandro Banzato leads Italy's steel federation facing energy inflation and green transition. What it means for workers, investors, and the economy.
Economy · PoliticsStellantis plant output collapses 36%. Cassino workers face uncertain future as northern factories recover. What's next for southern Italy's automotive heartland.
Economy · PoliticsTrump threatens 100% tariffs on Italian exports over digital taxes. EU defends sovereignty. How this dispute affects prices, jobs, and daily life in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsLagarde may leave ECB before 2027. How succession battles could affect your mortgage rates, Italy's €2.8T debt burden, and borrowing costs for residents.
Politics · EconomyMeloni confronts Trump's steel tariffs and military base demands. How US-Italy tensions over NATO spending and trade affect Italy's economy and strategic position in 2026.
Politics · Other NewsUkrainian oligarch critically injured in Monaco targeted bombing. Woman suspect fled across EU borders. International police manhunt intensifies across Europe.