Italy News and Economic Updates

  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 1 hour ago
Italy bases use disclosure deepens political risk over U.S. Iran operation
Pressure is rising on Italy's government after Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte says hundreds of U.S. aircraft took off from bases in Italy in support of Washington's operation against Iran. The ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 19.06.2026
Italy-U.S. political ties face new strain as Meloni rejects Trump's photo claim
Tensions between Rome and Washington are escalating after Giorgia Meloni forcefully denied Donald Trump's claim that she asked him for a photo during the recent G7 summit. The dispute prompts ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 19.06.2026
U.S.-Italy business forum in Miami to spotlight economic cooperation
A June 22 business forum in Miami is set to bring U.S. and Italian officials together around trade, investment and industrial priorities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also scheduled to hold ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 17.06.2026
EU urges support for cross-border bank mergers to deepen single market
European policymakers are intensifying pressure to revive cross-border bank consolidation as the bloc seeks funding for its green and digital transformation. The push comes after Germany rejects ...
  • Dan Blystone
  • 17.06.2026
Italy far-right split reshapes coalition risks before election
Italy’s governing right is facing fresh pressure as Roberto Vannacci’s new Futuro Nazionale party draws support from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition and from disaffected far-right ...
  • Ashutosh Sureka
  • 03.06.2026
European Commission allows green energy spending under defence fiscal leeway
European Union governments are being given limited room to fund parts of the shift away from fossil fuels as energy costs stay elevated across the bloc. The measure lets countries redirect a ...
  • Ciaran Ryan
  • 02.06.2026
EU plans energy spending exemption under budget rules
Brussels is preparing a temporary fiscal cushion as higher energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict raise pressure on member states. The proposal would let governments shield limited ...