- Jun 28
Treasury denies fast MPS sale but sources point to an imminent move before Intesa’s offer
The Italian Ministry of Economy is battling reports that it could sell its remaining Monte dei Paschi stake within days, even as financial sources say an accelerated placement is being prepared.
- Jun 21
Italy faces double tax on small packages as EU duty and national fee kick in July
From 1 July 2026, a €3 EU customs duty and a €2 Italian handling fee combine to impose a €5 charge on every low-value package arriving from outside the European Union, triggering warnings from the logistics industry.
- Jun 15
Futuro Nazionale catches Lega at 5.3% as Vannacci reshapes Italy's right-wing landscape
Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale has drawn level with Matteo Salvini's League at 5.3%, according to an SWG poll for La7, marking a further slide for the established right-wing parties and a sharp rise for the former general's newborn movement.
- Jun 3
EU grants Italy fiscal flexibility for energy crisis but warns against broad fuel tax cuts
Brussels approved Italy's request to extend the national safeguard clause to energy resilience measures, unlocking up to 14 billion euros over three years, while simultaneously issuing six recommendations urging Rome to keep support temporary and targeted.
