Tracking politics for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · National NewsItaly's justice reform could pass or fail based entirely on turnout: 51% Yes with high participation, 51.5% No with low. No quorum means every vote counts.
Politics · EconomyItaly–France diplomatic rift could delay Milano-Paris trains, tighten border checks and freeze €3B defence & energy deals—what commuters and businesses must know.
Economy · PoliticsItalian households pay double industrial electricity rates—learn how Rome’s 2026 ‘decreto bollette’ can trim your annual power bill by €300 and ease family budgets.
Economy · PoliticsECB president Lagarde dismisses exit rumours. Discover what it means for Italian mortgages, BTP spreads, the euro and your household budget—and ways to prepare.
Economy · PoliticsMissed the Nov 2025 rottamazione quater instalment? Parliament blocked a reopening. Pay by 9 March 2026 via riammissione or consider the new rottamazione quinquies.
Politics · EconomyRome’s bid to host the EU Customs Authority HQ in EUR could add 500 specialist jobs, speed up parcel checks and revive the district by 2026. Read the details.
Immigration · PoliticsA Palermo court orders Italy to pay Sea-Watch €76,000 for unlawful ship detention, charging taxpayers and setting a precedent that may prompt more NGO claims.
Economy · PoliticsItaly-Mexico trade hit $11B in 2025 after a 16% December rebound. Learn how the EU-Mexico deal could slash tariffs on 64 Italian GI foods and cut red tape.
PoliticsPrepare for Italy’s 24–25 May 2026 local elections: key deadlines, run-off dates, voter-card renewals, address updates and tips for expats. Stay election-ready.