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Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

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ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

Italy’s Renzi will win weak endorsement in party vote

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ITALY

Although former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is confident of winning, the PD, condemned after the 2013 general election to govern Italy without a majority, has faced growing…

Italy’s EP elections may worsen populist relations

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ITALY

Italy and EU elections.

Italy election is unlikely to yield a stable coalition

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ITALY

The electorate is deeply divided in ways that make compromise between parties extremely difficult. Unless the centre-right overcomes its divisions, another election seems likely…

Survival of Italy’s government rests on Draghi choice

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ITALY

Plans to invest in key areas such as innovation, digitisation and climate change are already under way, as are plans to reform the pension system.

Italy's rejection of ESM reforms will continue

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EU/ITALY

Reforms to the ESM, which is the EU’s main bailout fund, were agreed by member states in 2021 but implementation has been halted by Italian opposition. The vote exposed divisions…

Italy’s constitutional reforms face obstacles

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ITALY

Proponents argue that the reforms would enhance political and policy stability; critics fear they would concentrate too much power in one individual. If the proposal fails to…

Italy's Renzi set to continue political reform drive

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ITALY

The Italian political scene ahead of the May 31 regional and local elections.

'No' victory threatens Italy's stability

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ITALY

The comfortable lead for the 'no' camp (59% to 41%), together with the high turnout (66%), constitutes a clear defeat for Renzi. The political and economic consequences are…

Italy’s public sector reforms face uphill battle

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ITALY

The PNRR is vital to revive growth in the EU’s most fragile economy. In addition to providing foundations for a strong economic recovery from COVID-19, the PNRR also focus on…