Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
National News · PoliticsItalian government opposes case dismissal in 1980 Ustica disaster, demanding declassification of allied military records to finally answer what happened to the DC-9.
Politics · National NewsItaly's center-right coalition falls below 42%. Vannacci's party now rivals Salvini's Lega. What this means for 2027 elections and your future here.
Politics · Other NewsItalian firefighters and medics deploy to Venezuela after twin earthquakes. 3 Italian nationals confirmed dead, approximately 42 missing from 150,000-strong community. Latest rescue updates.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Defense Ministry warns NATO Secretary General Rutte's careless remarks about U.S. military bases could damage Italy's international standing and regional relationships.
Politics · EconomyItaly commits to sharply higher NATO defense budgets under the E5 accord. Expect €20-25B annual increases and expanded Leonardo contracts through 2026.
Economy · PoliticsFriuli Venezia Giulia weighs investing in Slovenia's Krško nuclear expansion. Examine the €9-22B project, 2040s timeline, seismic debate, and industrial push.
Economy · PoliticsVolkswagen plans 100,000 job cuts by 2030, closing 4 German plants. Union battles loom as European auto crisis deepens amid China competition and tariffs.
Tourism · PoliticsENIT president resigns with no successor named. What the leadership gap means for Italy's overtourism crisis and quality-of-life in tourist hotspots.
Politics · Other NewsFirst Italian death confirmed in Venezuela's twin earthquakes. Italy deploys rescue teams as 50,000+ remain unaccounted for. What Italian residents need to know.