Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsVannacci's rally forced Albaro venue change, street closures, and heavy police presence. What residents need to know about the security lockdown and protests.
Economy · PoliticsItaly postpones €2 parcel tax until October 2027. The Italian surcharge won't stack on EU's €3 duty for 15 more months. What this means for your orders.
Politics · National NewsGenoa deploys heavy security for Vannacci rally in Albaro. Counter-protests in via Cesarea & Albaro from 3PM-8PM. Expect major traffic disruptions in eastern districts.
Politics · National NewsBruno Tabacci exits the PD as Italy's campo largo coalition splinters ahead of 2027 elections. Centrists demand broader representation or threaten defection.
Politics · EconomyTrump team meets Iran in Muscat as Strait of Hormuz attacks threaten Italian supply chains. How maritime tensions could spike fuel prices and delay Asian imports.
Transportation · PoliticsWoman attacked at Duomo metro station in Milan faces permanent facial injury. Suspect arrested hours after court release sparks debate on public transport safety and judicial practices for irregular migrants in Italy.
Politics · National NewsItaly approves voting reform allowing 4.9 million workers, students, patients to vote locally instead of traveling to hometowns. Requires annual registration by Dec 31.
Politics · National NewsMilan courts issue contradictory verdicts on fascist salutes. Learn how Italy's 74-year Scelba Law creates legal confusion for residents and observers.
Environment · PoliticsLearn how Seveso III laws protect Italy residents near chemical plants after the 1976 dioxin disaster—your rights, safety rules, and what changed.