Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItaly's right-wing parties clash over Milan's 2026 mayoral candidate. Discover how Salvini, Forza Italia, and Fratelli d'Italia are deadlocked as deadline looms.
Politics · ImmigrationParliament erupts over 'Italians first' housing as 1938 racial law comparisons fly. What legal residents need to know about their housing rights under 2026 rules.
Politics · National NewsMilan police officer Francesco Imprezzabile died during a high-speed chase in Peschiera Borromeo. Albanian driver arrested, charged with vehicular homicide.
Environment · PoliticsMilan City Council suspended session as 36°C heat caused voltage drops. Power grid at max capacity. What residents should know about cooling costs and outages.
Politics · EconomyItaly's €10B housing initiative promises 100,000 affordable units and 33% rent cuts. Learn how the Piano Casa decree affects renters, property owners, and public sector workers now.
Politics · National NewsRenzi, Magi, and Ruffini must decide by September: join PD-M5S opposition bloc or run separately. Stakes high for 2027 race against Meloni.
Politics · National NewsItaly's top court ends 17-year Cucchi cover-up case: two Carabinieri face prison for forging reports. Rare win for accountability against military police.
Politics · National NewsPM Meloni to testify Sept 28, 2026 in Milan against Corona over fake romance claims. Understanding Italy's defamation laws and digital publisher accountability.
Economy · PoliticsItaly appoints housing commissioner with emergency powers to deliver 100,000 affordable rentals by 2036. €970M program targets renters priced out of market.