Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsCeasefire announced between Israel-Lebanon never materializes. Italy's 1,000 UNIFIL peacekeepers face escalating violence as Hezbollah rejects terms.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's June 2026 decree gives DOP/IGP consortia power over supply, tourism, online fraud enforcement. €20.7B sector, export defense, sustainability standards.
Politics · EconomyEuropean allies decline U.S. Iran war involvement. Discover how this affects Italian energy costs, regional migration, and Rome's diplomatic stance.
Politics · National NewsTorre Annunziata faces 2nd mafia dissolution in 4 years. State commissioners to govern both Campania towns until at least December 2027.
Politics · National NewsPresident Mattarella confirms Minetti's pardon after Milan prosecutors validate humanitarian grounds. Review finds no evidence for party allegations.
Economy · PoliticsConsob finds governance violations at Borsa Italiana. Italy may invoke golden power to protect control over stock exchange and sovereign debt trading.
Politics · National NewsItaly's Senate passes Valditara bill requiring parental consent for school sex and relationship education. Learn how it affects Italian families and what schools must do.
Politics · National NewsItaly's cannabis laws in flux after 2025 Security Decree. Learn about current penalties, ongoing EU court cases, and whether reform is coming in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsItaly extends fuel excise discounts past June 6 deadline via ministerial decree. Current gasoline and diesel relief continues—what residents need to know.