Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · EconomyItaly rejects combat role in Strait of Hormuz, pledging support only after ceasefire and under UN mandate. Energy security concerns balanced with caution.
Politics · National NewsUmberto Bossi, Lega Nord founder, dies at 84. How this polarizing figure shaped Italy's politics and what it means for Salvini's party today.
Economy · PoliticsItalian BTP yields hit 3.77% amid Middle East tensions and oil spikes. Understand how global instability affects Italy's borrowing costs and your finances in 2026.
Politics · EconomyItaly's Defense Ministry demands UN authorization and ceasefire before Hormuz involvement. What this means for fuel and grocery prices in Italy.
Economy · PoliticsMilan's FTSE MIB drops 2.32% as Middle East conflict drives energy costs up, with Italian businesses facing €10B in projected 2026 expenses. Analysis inside.
Economy · PoliticsNatural gas prices hit €61.85/MWh in March 2026 amid Middle East conflict. How escalating costs impact Italian utility bills, inflation, and your household budget now.
Politics · National NewsItaly releases declassified Aldo Moro documents online. Explore 48 years of history, judicial reform debate, and what it means for Italian democracy today.
Politics · National NewsItalian Justice Undersecretary Delmastro divests from restaurant after mafia ties surface. Opposition demands resignation, Antimafia probe intensifies.
Economy · PoliticsCDP approves €2.3B in new financing for SMEs in Southern Italy and African projects. Lower lending thresholds, longer loan terms, regional hubs in Naples and Palermo.