Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's electricity prices hit €147.54/MWh in mid-March 2026, up 4.4% weekly. Learn how rising power and fuel costs affect your bills and what government measures are proposed.
Economy · PoliticsMilan's FTSE MIB drops 2.32% as Middle East conflict drives energy costs up, with Italian businesses facing €10B in projected 2026 expenses. Analysis inside.
Economy · PoliticsNatural gas prices hit €61.85/MWh in March 2026 amid Middle East conflict. How escalating costs impact Italian utility bills, inflation, and your household budget now.
Politics · National NewsItaly releases declassified Aldo Moro documents online. Explore 48 years of history, judicial reform debate, and what it means for Italian democracy today.
Politics · National NewsItalian Justice Undersecretary Delmastro divests from restaurant after mafia ties surface. Opposition demands resignation, Antimafia probe intensifies.
Economy · PoliticsCDP approves €2.3B in new financing for SMEs in Southern Italy and African projects. Lower lending thresholds, longer loan terms, regional hubs in Naples and Palermo.
Economy · PoliticsDrone strikes on Saudi and Kuwait refineries push Brent crude above $110. Learn what rising energy costs mean for your wallet and daily expenses in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East conflict drives Brent oil to $116 and pushes Italy's energy costs up €10 billion. Markets plunge 2%. What residents need to know about bills and investments.
Economy · PoliticsItaly cuts fuel excise by 25 cents/liter until April 7. Save €12 on 50L fill-ups. Government cracks down on retailers who don't comply. Act fast!