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POLITICS4d agoItaly's Giorgia Meloni passes key electoral law ahead of 2027 electionsItaly's prime minister has succeeded in her bid to reintroduce proportional representation with a majority bonus. However, polls suggest she would not necessarily benefit from the new rules.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS5d agoDombrovskis cool on Italy bid for inflation-linked budget leeway'We cannot keep introducing new forms of flexibility'ANSA [en]
POLITICS5d agoGiorgia Meloni strengthened with the approval of the new Electoral Law with which Italy will go to the next general electionsThe new rule favors coalitions and provides for a 'majority bonus' for those who achieve 42% of the votes, who will obtain 55% of the parliamentarians.El Mundo
BUSINESS5d agoItaly probes gaming giant Activision Blizzard over in-game spending by childrenItaly’s antitrust authority is investigating whether monetisation practices in Call of Duty Mobile and Diablo Immortal amount to a “widespread infringement” of EU consumer protection rules, particularly in relation to children.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoItaly: Giorgia Meloni obtains her electoral law reformDÉCRYPTAGE - Les députés italiens ont validé ce jeudi 8 octobre la réforme électorale baptisée « Stabilicum ». Soutenue depuis plusieurs mois par la première ministre italienne, cette nouvelle loi promet une majorité parlementaire à toute épreuve.Le Figaro International
POLITICS5d agoItaly approves Meloni's electoral reform in confidence vote ahead of 2027 electionThe Chamber of Deputies has passed electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite possible Constitutional Court objections. Italy now formally enters the election campaign, with an early vote increasingly likely.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoItaly overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debatePrime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.BBC World
POLITICS5d agoItaly’s Giorgia Meloni secures final approval for controversial electoral reformOpponents accuse government of self-serving reform in advance of vote, with one lawmaker on hunger strikeIrish Times World
DISASTER5d agoRainstorms cause flooding, damage across ItalyTrees felled, buildings damaged from north to southANSA [en]
POLITICS5d agoEC in favour of Italy using escape clause for defence, energy spendingEuropean Council must now give its blessingANSA [en]
BUSINESS5d agoPfizer to close penicillin unit, cut around 330 jobs in ItalyPfizer plans to close its penicillin unit in Italy, resulting in approximately 330 job cuts. This move indicates a restructuring of the company's manufacturing operations in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS5d agoCompanies expect inflation to rise further - Bank of Italy surveyFirms are passing on price increases to customers says reportANSA [en]
POLITICS6d agoItaly Weighs Controversial Law Giving Bonus Seats to Election WinnersSupporters of the legislation say it will bring stability to a country with a long history of short-lived governments, but critics see the measure as a threat to democracy.NYT World
WORLDOct 7These are the best wine regions in Europe, with Slovenia claiming top spot above France and ItalyŠtajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 6Italy probes U.S. music-generating startup Suno over its terms of serviceItaly is investigating U.S. music-generating startup Suno regarding its terms of service. This indicates regulatory scrutiny over the company's operational policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 6Fuel in Italy, tax cuts expire: diesel prices rise as hauliers threaten strikesWith tax breaks expiring and delay to the variable excise decree, diesel prices climb. Hauliers warn of a strike as the government summons oil firms with initial price caps.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 6From weak link to Italy's engine, how the Mezzogiorno successfully transformedVU D’AILLEURS - Longtemps considérée comme négligée, pauvre et infiltrée par la mafia, l’Italie du Sud a vu sa situation évoluer. Une enquête révèle comment le Mezzogiorno a réussi ce redressement. Le risque de voir cette croissance s’essouffler demeure toutefois important.Le Figaro International
WORLDOct 5Zidane and Mancini get first home wins in charge of France and Italy in Nations LeagueFrance left it late to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League as Zinedine Zidane got his first home win as the national coach on Monday. That reinforced…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 5Italy's GDP grew by 0.2% in second quarter says IstatStatistics agency reports 1% increase with respect to same month in 2025ANSA [en]
BUSINESSOct 5Italy's tax burden rose in 2nd quarter, savings rate fell says IstatHousehold purchasing power decreased in real terms says statistics agencyANSA [en]
WORLDOct 4The US is looking more like ItalyAmerica is not so exceptional any more — and the New World is becoming more like the OldFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 4How 60,000 Polish number plates exposed Italy’s tax allergyGiorgia Meloni is moving to cut unpopular road levies that have spawned evasion schemes using cars registered in PolandFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 3Italy’s Ustica enigma: Can French files solve mystery crash blamed on stray missile?France’s decision to share defence documents with the Italian judiciary has raised hopes of a breakthrough in investigations into the 1980 crash of a passenger jet near the island of Ustica, which a former Italian president claimed was mistakenly shot down by a French fighter jet. Sceptics caution that the files are unlikely to shed light on one of Italy’s most enduring mysteries, let alone reveal a culprit.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 3Turkiye lose Arda Guler for Italy clashVincenzo Montella’s Turkiye haven’t only lost all their opening three Nations League games, but will...football-italia · italy