Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsCodacons reports Iranian conflict driving €1,000 annual costs for Italian households. Energy, food prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Government aid expires May 21.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's gas storage reaches 50% capacity in early May, ahead of EU averages. Discover how strong reserves help stabilize household energy bills next winter.
Economy · PoliticsTrump imposes 25% tariffs on EU vehicles exported to US. Italian luxury brands like Maserati face pressure. Brussels threatens retaliation.
Economy · PoliticsItaly's April 2026 decree reshapes worker protections, gig rider status, and wage indexing starting 2027. Key changes for residents to understand.
PoliticsTrump threatens Italy and Spain with troop cuts after they refuse to support military strikes on Iran. What residents need to know about the NATO alliance rift and implications.
Economy · PoliticsTrump's 25% tariff on European cars threatens Italian automakers like Ferrari and Stellantis. 30% of Italy's car exports at risk—what it means for jobs.
Politics · National News44 years after Pio La Torre's murder, Italy's anti-mafia law faces political pressure despite recent €15M seizures. What it means for Sicily residents and investors.
National News · PoliticsTwo women caught in Naples crossfire. Rising juvenile gun crime and organized crime tension across Campania and Apulia regions in 2026.
Politics · National NewsItaly ranks 56th in global press freedom, down 7 places. New gag laws and SLAPP suits threaten journalists and your access to information.