Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsItaly receives €12.8B PNRR payment covering digital health, infrastructure, and jobs. Final deadline August 2026. What it means for residents.
Politics · EconomyFrance-Germany proposal for Balkans and Moldova observer status in EU meetings could accelerate integration, affecting Italy's trade, security, and migration landscape.
Politics · National NewsBersani rejects rushing 2026 primary, demands left opposition unite on program first. Could this strategy finally challenge Meloni's government?
Economy · PoliticsFTSE MIB fell 0.56% as U.S. jobs data triggers selloff. BTP yields rise to 3.79%, signaling higher mortgage costs for Italian households and investors.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's left proposes wealth tax on €2M+ fortunes by 2026. Compare Italian vs European inheritance rules & how proposals could impact expat residents.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's business leaders demand €1,000 monthly tax relief for under-35 workers. Discover how IRPEF exemptions could transform salaries and stop brain drain.
Economy · PoliticsItaly decides by June 6, 2026 whether to extend fuel excise cuts. Without action, drivers pay €3–€6 more per tank starting June 7. Why EU funds can't help.
Politics · National NewsItaly has no hate crime law protecting LGBTQ+ couples in public. Learn what this legal gap means for residents and travelers after a senator's airport confrontation.
Economy · PoliticsItalian Parliament debates amendment allowing welfare benefits in total pay calculations for hiring incentives. How it affects contracts and wages in Italy.