Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Health · PoliticsPiedmont moves €116M from education & transport to cover €210M healthcare deficit. Services safe until July 2026—what the budget vote means for you.
Politics · National NewsItaly's new electoral system eliminates local voting and introduces majority bonus seats. Learn how the Stabilicum reform affects your ballot, candidate choice, and parliamentary representation by 2027.
Economy · PoliticsItalian families already pay €3,000+ yearly for gas and electricity. Experts forecast gas prices rising 30% to 57 €/MWh within 12 months. Learn what's driving costs up and how to protect your budget.
Economy · PoliticsDiesel and fertilizer costs doubled for Italian farmers. New CIA leader fights for EU subsidies and food security. Impact on food prices and rural jobs ahead.
Politics · National NewsMilan prosecutors find no irregularities yet in Nicole Minetti's pardon investigation. Interpol checks in Uruguay and Spain ongoing. Ruby scandal figure granted clemency.
Politics · National NewsAndrea Sempio claims his recorded 'confession' was podcast commentary. DNA evidence and audio intercepts could overturn Alberto Stasi's conviction in Italy's Garlasco murder case.
Economy · PoliticsCrude oil falls below $100 as U.S.-Iran peace talks progress. Italian households and businesses face relief from months of high gas, diesel, and heating costs within weeks.
Transportation · Politics · National NewsItaly's €13.5B Strait of Messina Bridge approved. Construction starts Sept 2026, completion 2032-33. What Sicily-Calabria residents and travelers need to know.
Politics · National NewsDiscover why Friuli's 1976 earthquake recovery remains Italy's gold standard for disaster response—crucial lessons for residents in seismic zones.