Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsAlexander McQueen cuts 54 positions across Italian facilities near Florence, Milan, and Novara. Unions demand wage support and alternative solutions for affected artisans.
Economy · PoliticsIran blocks Hormuz Strait, Italy denies separate negotiations. How the 2026 crisis affects your energy bills, transport costs, and daily life in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsEuropean stocks plunge €1.16 trillion amid Middle East conflict. Milan's FTSE MIB down 4.16%. What Italian investors and retirees need to know now.
Economy · PoliticsJindal's Taranto steelworks plan could cut 6,000 jobs by shifting production to Oman. Italy's government chooses between two competing bids by April 2026.
Politics · National NewsItaly votes March 22-23, 2026 on separating judges and prosecutors. Understand how this constitutional reform impacts judicial independence and the justice system.
Economy · PoliticsMilan outperforms Europe with 0.6% gain as oil and gas prices fall. Italy's borrowing costs ease, offering relief for households amid Middle East tensions.
Politics · EconomyItaly negotiates with Iran as Strait of Hormuz crisis drives natural gas prices up 75% since January. Italian manufacturers face shortages, households see rising bills.
Politics · National NewsConte refuses closed-door Iran talks with Meloni. Opposition demands parliament vote on U.S. military bases in Italy and fuel price protections. What's at stake for residents.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East Hormuz blockade drives oil to $100/barrel. How it impacts your Italian fuel, electricity, and grocery bills—plus government aid options.