Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · PoliticsMeloni targets energy price manipulation with higher taxes. Get €315 annual bill discounts, business savings explained, and what this means for your wallet in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsUS tariffs at 90-year highs and geopolitical tensions threaten Italy's growth. Learn how trade uncertainty affects your job, costs, and investments in 2026.
Sports · PoliticsNine countries skip Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony over Russia-Belarus competition rules. What this boycott means for Italy residents and competing athletes.
Economy · PoliticsNew EU Industrial Accelerator Act requires 70% EU components for public contracts. How Italy's steelmakers, EV suppliers adapt to Made-in-Europe rules.
Politics · National NewsIranian ballistic missile intercepted over Eastern Mediterranean in March targeted British RAF and Greek bases on Cyprus, not Turkey. Italy places troops on alert.
Politics · EconomyItaly faces fuel price spikes and energy crisis as government pursues diplomacy over military action. Diesel costs up €94 annually. Parliament updates Thursday.
Economy · PoliticsQatar LNG halt sparks European energy crisis. Italian households face €166 yearly utility hikes as gas prices double. EU secures supply but affordability concerns mount.
Economy · PoliticsMiddle East conflict disrupts Qatar LNG imports. Gas prices surge 7.5% to €58.39/MWh. What residents need to know about energy costs and government relief.
Economy · PoliticsMilan stock market drops 4% amid Middle East tensions. Gas prices surge 33%, threatening household budgets and business costs across Italy. What to expect next.