Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
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 · EconomyItaly fast-tracks nuclear plants to cut energy costs. First reactor in 2035. Explore the risks, delays, and what it means for residents and expats.
Politics · National NewsOpposition senators halt RAI reform vote over governance gridlock. New broadcasting rules delayed as Italy battles to meet EU media independence standards. What's at stake.
Economy · PoliticsItaly raises cigarette prices today with €0.20 per pack hikes. Learn the full tax schedule through 2028 and what smokers should know about rising costs.
Economy · PoliticsItaly may revise its €194.4B recovery plan by May. Learn how €28B remains, what changes mean for residents, and August's hard deadline.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran agreement could slash Italy's fuel and electricity prices by 8-12%, unlock Gulf oil supplies, and stabilize European markets. What this means for residents.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover how Ravenna's May festival shapes Italy's ports. 28M tonnes cargo, hydrogen hubs, green grants, and cruise tourism opportunities explained.
Economy · PoliticsSpain's €110M Uber Eats settlement for 60,000 riders sets precedent as Italy's May 2026 decree presumes delivery workers are employees. What it means for you.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Zanettin Law blocks prosecutors from tracking white-collar crimes linked to organized crime. Learn how the wiretap reform impacts expats and investors.