- Oct 8
Giorgia Meloni defends Ciociaria after Democratic Party councillor uses regional slur
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to a remark made by Pontedera councillor Floriano Della Bella, who used the term ciociara during a municipal assembly to criticize her parody of the song Bella ciao.
- Sep 23
OECD raises Italy 2026 growth forecast to 0.9% citing resilience and recovery funds
The Paris-based organization upgraded Italy's economic outlook by 0.4 percentage points while warning that growth will ease to 0.6% in 2027 as European Union recovery funds phase out.
- Aug 24
Brothers of Italy MEPs appeal to EU over alleged bias at Rai investigative show Report
Italian ruling party lawmakers have written to European Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen, alleging that public broadcaster Rai's investigative show Report breached European media rules by targeting the government.
- Jul 17
EU Commission slows ETS cap reduction to 1.7% after 2036 and extends free CO2 allowances to 2038
The European Commission proposed slowing the pace of emission cap reductions in the EU carbon market after 2030 and extending free allowances for CBAM sectors until 2038, drawing sharp criticism from both industry-aligned MEPs and Green lawmakers.