Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Sports · PoliticsItaly's FIGC election on June 22 pits Malagò vs Abete amid legal disputes over pantouflage law, World Cup failure, and reform demands. Key leadership change explained.
Politics · National NewsPalermo police arrest 8 suspects in mafia crackdown after months of shootings, arson, and extortion targeting businesses in western Sicily districts.
Politics · National NewsEconomy Minister Giorgetti blocks RAI reform efforts. Here's how the EU Media Freedom Act clash impacts Italian media independence and your news access.
Transportation · PoliticsBay of Naples ferry breakdown strands teachers who charter inflatable boats to reach island exams on time. Systemic transport crisis threatens education.
Economy · PoliticsItaly postpones fuel tax relief pending Hormuz diplomatic talks in Geneva. Diesel costs surge as transport sector struggles. Nuclear energy plan aims for 2033 relief.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's Ilva steel plant confronts €7B damages, Supreme Court seizure, and union pressure. Government seeks modern green solution to save jobs and industrial sovereignty.
Politics · National NewsVannacci's nationalist party polling at 5% could determine if Meloni keeps power in 2027. What the coalition split means for Italy's political future.
Sports · PoliticsItaly faces historic World Cup absence. Learn how the Azzurri are rebuilding for 2030 qualification and why UEFA's new format matters for Italian football's future.
Politics · Economy8 interstate wars—highest since WWII—impact Italy's energy costs, trade, and migration. Uppsala data reveals 244,600 deaths in 2025. Essential guide for residents.