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Italy set to defy EU as budget deadline looms

Italy set to defy EU as budget deadline looms

Italy is heading for a showdown with the European Commission as the government refuses to revise its anti-austerity, debt-happy budget despite the threat of sanctions.

Italy's government divided over Turin-Lyon train line

Italy's government divided over Turin-Lyon train line

Italy slams EU's deficit warning

Italy slams EU's deficit warning

Analysis: Is the party over for Five Star's leader?

Analysis: Is the party over for Five Star's leader?

Here are the main things included in Italy's 'people's budget'

Here are the main things included in Italy's 'people's budget'

Salvini wants Italy's 'little ethnic shops' to close at 9pm

Salvini wants Italy's 'little ethnic shops' to close at 9pm

How the mafia uses violence to influence Italian politics

How the mafia uses violence to influence Italian politics

Italy's shattered Democratic Party tries to bounce back

Italy's shattered Democratic Party tries to bounce back

Italy spokesman threatens treasury staff over cash for election promises

Italy spokesman threatens treasury staff over cash for election promises

Luxembourg foreign minister compares Italy's Matteo Salvini to fascist

Luxembourg foreign minister compares Italy's Matteo Salvini to fascist

'No one is above the law': Italy's president appears to take aim at Salvini

'No one is above the law': Italy's president appears to take aim at Salvini

ANALYSIS: How Matteo Salvini dominated the Italian government's first 100 days

ANALYSIS: How Matteo Salvini dominated the Italian government's first 100 days

Germany hoping for a breakthrough in migration talks with Italy and Greece

Germany hoping for a breakthrough in migration talks with Italy and Greece

Controversial journalist to head Italy's state broadcaster despite political dispute

Controversial journalist to head Italy's state broadcaster despite political dispute

Unlikely allies? Italian PM Giuseppe Conte meets Donald Trump

Unlikely allies? Italian PM Giuseppe Conte meets Donald Trump

Matteo Salvini: Who is the firebrand politician shaking up Italian politics?

Matteo Salvini: Who is the firebrand politician shaking up Italian politics?

For the first time, Italy prevents a private Italian ship from docking with rescued migrants

For the first time, Italy prevents a private Italian ship from docking with rescued migrants

Opinion: 'New EU migrant processing centres must avoid inhumanity of 'hotspots' in Greece and Italy'

Opinion: 'New EU migrant processing centres must avoid inhumanity of 'hotspots' in Greece and Italy'

Salvini vows to end all migrant arrivals to Italy by boat

Salvini vows to end all migrant arrivals to Italy by boat

Italy's government moves to ban all adverts for gambling

Italy's government moves to ban all adverts for gambling

Italy's Giuseppe Conte to visit Donald Trump on July 30

Italy's Giuseppe Conte to visit Donald Trump on July 30

Italy's new government wins parliament's vote of confidence

Italy's new government wins parliament's vote of confidence

Here are the main things Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said in his first speech

Here are the main things Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said in his first speech

Italy's new prime minister makes his first speech

Italy's new prime minister makes his first speech

Italy's new conservative Families Minister had his site hacked with ads for sex drugs

Italy's new conservative Families Minister had his site hacked with ads for sex drugs

What will Italy's new government mean for migrants?

What will Italy's new government mean for migrants?

Italy's new government, by the numbers

Italy's new government, by the numbers

Italy swears in first fully populist government

Italy swears in first fully populist government

Here is Italy's new cabinet in full

Here is Italy's new cabinet in full

Giovanni Tria, Italy's pro-euro finance minister

Giovanni Tria, Italy's pro-euro finance minister

Paolo Savona, the eurosceptic to oversee Italy's relations with Europe

Paolo Savona, the eurosceptic to oversee Italy's relations with Europe

Here are the key proposals from the M5S-League government programme

Here are the key proposals from the M5S-League government programme

What's next for Italy as populists take power?

What's next for Italy as populists take power?

RECAP: Italy's three months of political crisis

RECAP: Italy's three months of political crisis

Who is Giuseppe Conte, the political novice now Italy's populist PM?

Who is Giuseppe Conte, the political novice now Italy's populist PM?

Italy political crisis: Populist government gets a second chance

Italy political crisis: Populist government gets a second chance

Moody's puts Italian banks and companies on ratings watch as political turmoil drags on

Moody's puts Italian banks and companies on ratings watch as political turmoil drags on

How the League's Matteo Salvini played his cards right amid Italy's political chaos

How the League's Matteo Salvini played his cards right amid Italy's political chaos

Italy political crisis: Calls for summer election as Italians remain without a government

Italy political crisis: Calls for summer election as Italians remain without a government

US Treasury official advises Italy to stay in eurozone

US Treasury official advises Italy to stay in eurozone

'Markets will teach Italy to vote for the right thing': EU official's comment causes uproar

'Markets will teach Italy to vote for the right thing': EU official's comment causes uproar

What does Italy's constitution have to say about its political crisis?

What does Italy's constitution have to say about its political crisis?

Here's how Italy's president explains his controversial veto

Here's how Italy's president explains his controversial veto

Italy's caretaker PM assembles a cabinet almost certain to be rejected

Italy's caretaker PM assembles a cabinet almost certain to be rejected

How Italian and international press reacted to 'unprecedented' political crisis

How Italian and international press reacted to 'unprecedented' political crisis

How likely is impeachment of the Italian president?

How likely is impeachment of the Italian president?

What's next for Italy after proposed populist government collapses?

What's next for Italy after proposed populist government collapses?

Who is Carlo Cottarelli, the technocrat set to be Italy's next PM?

Who is Carlo Cottarelli, the technocrat set to be Italy's next PM?

AS IT HAPPENED: Italy prepares for caretaker government and early elections

AS IT HAPPENED: Italy prepares for caretaker government and early elections

Profile: Italian president Sergio Mattarella, the country's 'political referee'

How much power does the Italian president actually have?

How much power does the Italian president actually have?

Italy in fresh political chaos amid calls to impeach the president

Italy in fresh political chaos amid calls to impeach the president

Italy's PM nominee in consultations to finalize cabinet

Italy's PM nominee in consultations to finalize cabinet

Italy's new PM nominee Giuseppe Conte begins forming cabinet

Italy's new PM nominee Giuseppe Conte begins forming cabinet

ECB warns Italy against reckless spending

ECB warns Italy against reckless spending

Giuseppe Conte approved as Italian prime minister

Giuseppe Conte approved as Italian prime minister

Italy awaits president's decision on new prime minister

Italy awaits president's decision on new prime minister

Giuseppe Conte is the nominee for Italy's new prime minister

Giuseppe Conte is the nominee for Italy's new prime minister

Italy's incoming eurosceptic government sparks crisis fears in Brussels

Italy's incoming eurosceptic government sparks crisis fears in Brussels

Italy must pursue 'responsible' budget policy: EU official

Italy must pursue 'responsible' budget policy: EU official

Analysis: How EU founder member Italy went eurosceptic

Analysis: How EU founder member Italy went eurosceptic

Five questions and answers about what the new government could mean for Italy

Five questions and answers about what the new government could mean for Italy

Italy's voters give their verdict on new government programme

Italy's voters give their verdict on new government programme

Italian parties say they have agreed on a nominee for prime minister

Italian parties say they have agreed on a nominee for prime minister

France warns Italy against breaking EU commitments

France warns Italy against breaking EU commitments

Italy awaits PM nominee after populists unveil government programme

Italy awaits PM nominee after populists unveil government programme

Why economists are worried about Italian populists' government plan

Why economists are worried about Italian populists' government plan

M5S unveils programme for Italy's 'government of change'

M5S unveils programme for Italy's 'government of change'

M5S and League say choosing Italy's next PM 'will not be a problem'

M5S and League say choosing Italy's next PM 'will not be a problem'

What will Italy's next government mean for its mountain of debt?

What will Italy's next government mean for its mountain of debt?

M5S and League agree contract for Italy's 'government of change'

M5S and League agree contract for Italy's 'government of change'

League and M5S leaders inch closer to deal on a government they may not be part of

League and M5S leaders inch closer to deal on a government they may not be part of

Leak reveals League and Five Star Movement's radical plans for Italy

Leak reveals League and Five Star Movement's radical plans for Italy

New Italian government put on hold as 'key issues' remain unresolved

New Italian government put on hold as 'key issues' remain unresolved

An introductory guide to the Italian political system

An introductory guide to the Italian political system

Italy's League and M5S set to announce their government programme

Italy's League and M5S set to announce their government programme

Berlusconi's back: Understanding the enduring popularity of Italy's 'immortal' former PM

Berlusconi's back: Understanding the enduring popularity of Italy's 'immortal' former PM

Italy could have a government by Monday

Italy could have a government by Monday

EU warns against euroscepticism as populists prepare to govern Italy

EU warns against euroscepticism as populists prepare to govern Italy

What's stopping Italy's two leading parties from forming a government?

What's stopping Italy's two leading parties from forming a government?

Italy takes 'big steps' towards forming a government

Italy takes 'big steps' towards forming a government

Italy's parties given 24 hours for make-or-break coalition talks

Italy's parties given 24 hours for make-or-break coalition talks

Italy's choice: 'neutral' government or snap elections

Italy's choice: 'neutral' government or snap elections

Italy might hold new elections in July

Italy might hold new elections in July

Italy set for caretaker government if last-ditch talks fail

Italy set for caretaker government if last-ditch talks fail

Italy heading for its third month without a government

Italy heading for its third month without a government

Five Star Movement coalition is 'absurd', says Italy's ex-PM Matteo Renzi

Five Star Movement coalition is 'absurd', says Italy's ex-PM Matteo Renzi

Italy's efforts to form a government have been delayed (again)

Italy's efforts to form a government have been delayed (again)

Italy's ex-president Giorgio Napolitano has emergency heart surgery

Italy's ex-president Giorgio Napolitano has emergency heart surgery

Italy takes baby steps towards a Five Star-Democratic Party government

Italy takes baby steps towards a Five Star-Democratic Party government

Italy's Five Star Movement 'explores' coalition with centre-left

Italy's Five Star Movement 'explores' coalition with centre-left

Mafia collusion ruling deepens Italy's political divides

Mafia collusion ruling deepens Italy's political divides

Berlusconi criticizes Italians for 'voting badly' as latest effort to break political deadlock fails

Berlusconi criticizes Italians for 'voting badly' as latest effort to break political deadlock fails

Five Star Movement's ultimatum to the Italian right: Ditch Berlusconi by Sunday

Five Star Movement's ultimatum to the Italian right: Ditch Berlusconi by Sunday

Who is Elisabetta Casellati? The woman trying to break Italy's parliamentary deadlock

Who is Elisabetta Casellati? The woman trying to break Italy's parliamentary deadlock

Speaker of Italian senate given two days to break deadlock between centre-right and Five Star Movement

Speaker of Italian senate given two days to break deadlock between centre-right and Five Star Movement

Nazi graffiti appears in Italian parliament toilets

Nazi graffiti appears in Italian parliament toilets

Italy's president calls for 'urgent' solution to political stalemate

Italy's president calls for 'urgent' solution to political stalemate

The Cardsharps: Italy's political rivals depicted as Caravaggio's cheats

The Cardsharps: Italy's political rivals depicted as Caravaggio's cheats

Italy begins second attempt to form government

Italy begins second attempt to form government

400 women in Italy's Democratic Party protest 'boys' club' culture

400 women in Italy's Democratic Party protest 'boys' club' culture

Italy's League and Five Star Movement pledge to get parliament working ASAP

Italy's League and Five Star Movement pledge to get parliament working ASAP

Italy to begin new round of coalition talks on Thursday

Italy to begin new round of coalition talks on Thursday

Italy's right wing prepares united front ahead of further government talks

Italy's right wing prepares united front ahead of further government talks

What to expect from Italy's government talks

What to expect from Italy's government talks

It's official: Italy kicks off its search for a new government

It's official: Italy kicks off its search for a new government

Italy's minimum income scheme has helped 300,000 so far: government

Italy's minimum income scheme has helped 300,000 so far: government

Five Star Movement and right-wing coalition grapple over who will lead Italy

Five Star Movement and right-wing coalition grapple over who will lead Italy

Breakthrough in Italy parliament as speakers chosen

Breakthrough in Italy parliament as speakers chosen

Italy's parliamentary vote deadlocked as most ballots filed blank

Italy's parliamentary vote deadlocked as most ballots filed blank

Rome mural shows Italy's political rivals kissing

Rome mural shows Italy's political rivals kissing

Italy's new parliament is younger, more diverse and more female

Italy's new parliament is younger, more diverse and more female

Italy's right-wing party leaders congratulate Putin on re-election

Italy's right-wing party leaders congratulate Putin on re-election

Italy's League opens the door to a deal with Five Stars

Italy's League opens the door to a deal with Five Stars

Five Star leader Di Maio calls on Italy's parties to end post-election deadlock

Five Star leader Di Maio calls on Italy's parties to end post-election deadlock

Italy's migrants don't expect life to change after the election

Italy's migrants don't expect life to change after the election

Talking to Five Star Movement voters in neglected suburban Naples

Talking to Five Star Movement voters in neglected suburban Naples

The impact of 'fake news' on the Italian election

The impact of 'fake news' on the Italian election

Italy's Five Star Movement celebrates victory in leader's hometown

Italy's Five Star Movement celebrates victory in leader's hometown

Italian election: How international politicians reacted to the result

Italian election: How international politicians reacted to the result

Understanding the Italian election result, and what happens now?

Understanding the Italian election result, and what happens now?

Matteo Renzi: How the one-time great hope of the Italian left fell from grace

Matteo Renzi: How the one-time great hope of the Italian left fell from grace

What the election result tells us about Italy's north-south divide

What the election result tells us about Italy's north-south divide

Italian election results: How the world's press reacted

Italian election results: How the world's press reacted

AS IT HAPPENED: Uncertainty ahead as Italy election results come in

AS IT HAPPENED: Uncertainty ahead as Italy election results come in

Italy left in limbo after populist surge in election

Italy left in limbo after populist surge in election

Italy's stock market slides after uncertain election result

Italy's stock market slides after uncertain election result

Analysis: What can we expect after the Italian election, and how did we get here?

Analysis: What can we expect after the Italian election, and how did we get here?

AS IT HAPPENED: Exit polls point to hung parliament after Italian election

AS IT HAPPENED: Exit polls point to hung parliament after Italian election

Berlusconi's right-wing coalition ahead, but short of majority in Italian election: exit polls

Berlusconi's right-wing coalition ahead, but short of majority in Italian election: exit polls

12 pictures that tell the story of the Italian election campaign

12 pictures that tell the story of the Italian election campaign

Here's what Italians living abroad think about the election

Here's what Italians living abroad think about the election

The Local's complete guide to the Italian election: what you need to know

The Local's complete guide to the Italian election: what you need to know

17 memorable quotes from Italy's rollercoaster election campaign

17 memorable quotes from Italy's rollercoaster election campaign

Italy's centre-right coalition in rare public display of unity

Italy's centre-right coalition in rare public display of unity

How Italy's growing rich-poor divide could impact the election result

How Italy's growing rich-poor divide could impact the election result

Italy's Five Star Movement names its ministers pre-election in a break with tradition

Italy's Five Star Movement names its ministers pre-election in a break with tradition

Who is Paolo Gentiloni? The steady hand of Italian politics

Who is Paolo Gentiloni? The steady hand of Italian politics

What to expect after the Italian election: a look at the possible outcomes

What to expect after the Italian election: a look at the possible outcomes

These are the promises Italy's political parties have made to voters

These are the promises Italy's political parties have made to voters

Silvio Berlusconi: what to expect from the comeback king in Italy's election

Silvio Berlusconi: what to expect from the comeback king in Italy's election

Italy election: how the populist Five Star Movement is wrecking government hopes for the mainstream

Italy election: how the populist Five Star Movement is wrecking government hopes for the mainstream

Italy's political parties have made big promises to voters, but do the numbers add up?

Italy's political parties have made big promises to voters, but do the numbers add up?

Meet Lucia Annibali, the acid attack survivor running for office in Italy's election

Meet Lucia Annibali, the acid attack survivor running for office in Italy's election

Five women set to play important roles in the Italian election

Five women set to play important roles in the Italian election

Talking to locals and migrants in Macerata, Italy's immigration flashpoint

Talking to locals and migrants in Macerata, Italy's immigration flashpoint

Immigration in Italy: Fact-checking five common myths and assumptions

Immigration in Italy: Fact-checking five common myths and assumptions

Today in Italian politics: Free flights to Italy?

Today in Italian politics: Free flights to Italy?

Who is Silvio Berlusconi? The four-time PM seeking 'one last win'

Who is Silvio Berlusconi? The four-time PM seeking 'one last win'

Extreme-right leader violently attacked by protesters in Sicily

Extreme-right leader violently attacked by protesters in Sicily

What you need to know about Italy's 2018 election

What you need to know about Italy's 2018 election

Is Italy's Five Star Movement still an 'anti-establishment' party?

Is Italy's Five Star Movement still an 'anti-establishment' party?

Today in Italian politics: Candidate chatter, a Roman ransom and half of Five Stars

Today in Italian politics: Candidate chatter, a Roman ransom and half of Five Stars

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party

Italy's 'anti-corruption' Five Star Movement embroiled in money scandal over missing €1 million

Italy's 'anti-corruption' Five Star Movement embroiled in money scandal over missing €1 million

Today in Italian politics: A museum, Masons and missing millions

Today in Italian politics: A museum, Masons and missing millions

Italy's Five Star Movement accused of plagiarizing Wikipedia and rivals' political speeches in election programme

Italy's Five Star Movement accused of plagiarizing Wikipedia and rivals' political speeches in election programme

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Italy's Five Star Movement

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Italy's Five Star Movement

An introduction to Italy's small political parties

An introduction to Italy's small political parties

Outcry after Northern League youth group burns model of Laura Boldrini, Italy’s parliamentary speaker

Outcry after Northern League youth group burns model of Laura Boldrini, Italy’s parliamentary speaker

Measles cases rise six-fold in Italy as populists pledge to scrap compulsory vaccines

Measles cases rise six-fold in Italy as populists pledge to scrap compulsory vaccines

Pope Francis says 'virus' of fake news dates back to biblical times, calls for a 'journalism of peace'

Pope Francis says 'virus' of fake news dates back to biblical times, calls for a 'journalism of peace'

'Italians first': Italy's far-right leader echoes Trump in election campaign

'Italians first': Italy's far-right leader echoes Trump in election campaign

A new direction for Italy's Five Star Movement? Beppe Grillo distances himself from the party he founded

A new direction for Italy's Five Star Movement? Beppe Grillo distances himself from the party he founded

Auschwitz survivor Liliana Segre made senator for life in Italy

Auschwitz survivor Liliana Segre made senator for life in Italy

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Italy's Northern League

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Italy's Northern League

Italy's election campaign is descending into a race row

Italy's election campaign is descending into a race row

Italy's election is a political risk for the EU, economic commissioner warns

Italy's election is a political risk for the EU, economic commissioner warns

How does Italy’s new electoral law actually work?

How does Italy’s new electoral law actually work?

In Italy, the battle for next year's election is just beginning

In Italy, the battle for next year's election is just beginning

2017

Year in review: Italy's major news stories from 2017

Year in review: Italy's major news stories from 2017

Italy's Five Star Movement leader softens stance on euro and party alliances ahead of 2018 election

Italy's Five Star Movement leader softens stance on euro and party alliances ahead of 2018 election

The date for next year's Italian general election has been set: reports

The date for next year's Italian general election has been set: reports

Italian mafia diversifying, spreading north: experts

Italian mafia diversifying, spreading north: experts

Italy’s Five Star Movement takes control of former mafia town Ostia

Italy’s Five Star Movement takes control of former mafia town Ostia

'Immortal' Berlusconi set for comeback after centre-right win in Sicily vote

'Immortal' Berlusconi set for comeback after centre-right win in Sicily vote

Sicily vote: Berlusconi rises again with a narrow win projected for centre-right

Sicily vote: Berlusconi rises again with a narrow win projected for centre-right

Centre-right leads in Sicily regional vote: exit polls

Centre-right leads in Sicily regional vote: exit polls

Catalan independence referendum: How Italy's politicians reacted

Catalan independence referendum: How Italy's politicians reacted

New Five Star Movement leader: 'We want to stay in the EU'

New Five Star Movement leader: 'We want to stay in the EU'

Italy PM to meet EU Brexit negotiator ahead of Theresa May's speech in Florence

Italy PM to meet EU Brexit negotiator ahead of Theresa May's speech in Florence

Italy's Five Star Movement votes on its candidate for PM

Italy's Five Star Movement votes on its candidate for PM

Why Florence is the perfect setting for Theresa May's big Brexit speech

Why Florence is the perfect setting for Theresa May's big Brexit speech

Italy's Five Star Movement gets ready to choose its candidate for PM

Italy's Five Star Movement gets ready to choose its candidate for PM

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Italy's Democratic Party

Political cheat sheet: Understanding Italy's Democratic Party

Analysis: Rome mayor's anti-migrant stance signals a shift to the right for the Five Star Movement

Analysis: Rome mayor's anti-migrant stance signals a shift to the right for the Five Star Movement

Only Italy sees dip in support for EU, new poll shows

Only Italy sees dip in support for EU, new poll shows

After a year in the job, Rome's populist mayor is struggling

After a year in the job, Rome's populist mayor is struggling

Five things we learned from Italy's telltale local elections

Five things we learned from Italy's telltale local elections

Rome mayor calls for a stop to migrant arrivals to the capital

Rome mayor calls for a stop to migrant arrivals to the capital

Local elections deal a heavy blow for Italy's Five Star Movement

Local elections deal a heavy blow for Italy's Five Star Movement

The small political parties that risk obliteration under Italy's new electoral law

The small political parties that risk obliteration under Italy's new electoral law

Renzi clashes with Italy's smaller parties over new electoral law

Renzi clashes with Italy's smaller parties over new electoral law

Italy's political parties are moving closer to a deal for autumn elections

Italy's political parties are moving closer to a deal for autumn elections

Lombardy sets October date for regional autonomy referendum

Lombardy sets October date for regional autonomy referendum

Early elections are increasingly likely in Italy. Here's why

Early elections are increasingly likely in Italy. Here's why

Italy dissolves four town councils over mafia infiltration

Italy dissolves four town councils over mafia infiltration

Five Star Movement leader Grillo wants 16-year-olds to get the vote

Five Star Movement leader Grillo wants 16-year-olds to get the vote

The comeback kid: Matteo Renzi hot favourite to lead his party again

The comeback kid: Matteo Renzi hot favourite to lead his party again

Italian president asks parliament to approve new electoral law 'urgently'

Italian president asks parliament to approve new electoral law 'urgently'

French elections: Italy's far-right leader congratulates Le Pen on reaching second round

French elections: Italy's far-right leader congratulates Le Pen on reaching second round

Italy gives go ahead to €3.4 billion budget-slashing plan

Italy gives go ahead to €3.4 billion budget-slashing plan

Italy's pro-Trump parties condemn Syria air strikes

Italy's pro-Trump parties condemn Syria air strikes

Rome mayor unveils 12-point plan to tackle the capital's rubbish crisis

Rome mayor unveils 12-point plan to tackle the capital's rubbish crisis

Five Star Movement plans to 'revolutionize democracy' through online voting and e-petitions

Five Star Movement plans to 'revolutionize democracy' through online voting and e-petitions

Mediterranean ministers aim to 'govern migratory movement', not be governed by them

Mediterranean ministers aim to 'govern migratory movement', not be governed by them

How a joke political party became Italy's 'fourth largest'

How a joke political party became Italy's 'fourth largest'

Italy PM backs 'multi-speed Europe' at EU 'Big Four' meeting

Italy PM backs 'multi-speed Europe' at EU 'Big Four' meeting

Here's how much Italy's top politicians earned last year

Here's how much Italy's top politicians earned last year

Renzi quits as party leader, triggering leadership battle

Renzi quits as party leader, triggering leadership battle

Ex-PM Renzi's dad investigated for 'influence trafficking'

Ex-PM Renzi's dad investigated for 'influence trafficking'

This judge led Italy's biggest ever corruption probe. Twenty-five years on, he warns the fight isn't over

This judge led Italy's biggest ever corruption probe. Twenty-five years on, he warns the fight isn't over

Former Italian PM Renzi launches comeback bid

Former Italian PM Renzi launches comeback bid

Italy PM says Brexit talks need not be 'destructive'

Italy PM says Brexit talks need not be 'destructive'

Milan can attract businesses that leave London post-Brexit: Italian FM

Milan can attract businesses that leave London post-Brexit: Italian FM

Italy just got a step closer to holding elections

Italy just got a step closer to holding elections

Only two EU countries are more corrupt than Italy

Only two EU countries are more corrupt than Italy

Rome's Five Star Movement mayor called in for questioning as part of corruption probe

Rome's Five Star Movement mayor called in for questioning as part of corruption probe

'Europe's problem is Europe', says Italian Finance Minister

'Europe's problem is Europe', says Italian Finance Minister

Italy's PM says he's 'well' after blood vessel surgery

Italy's PM says he's 'well' after blood vessel surgery

Italy court blocks challenge to flagship Renzi reform

Italy court blocks challenge to flagship Renzi reform

'Bunga bunga' bribes trial on hold, Berlusconi ruling nears

'Bunga bunga' bribes trial on hold, Berlusconi ruling nears

Italian PM undergoes emergency surgery on blood vessel

Italian PM undergoes emergency surgery on blood vessel

Italy's Five Star Movement votes to leave Eurosceptics for Euro liberals

Italy's Five Star Movement votes to leave Eurosceptics for Euro liberals

Italy's Five Star Movement leader urges split from UKIP in European Parliament

Italy's Five Star Movement leader urges split from UKIP in European Parliament

2016

Year in review: Ten events that shaped Italy in 2016

Year in review: Ten events that shaped Italy in 2016

Milan mayor back at work after self-suspension over corruption probe

Milan mayor back at work after self-suspension over corruption probe

Rome's Five Star Movement mayor stripped of power to make 'important choices'

Rome's Five Star Movement mayor stripped of power to make 'important choices'

Italy's Renzi admits referendum mistakes

Italy's Renzi admits referendum mistakes

Rome Five Star Movement mayor apologizes after aide's arrest

Rome Five Star Movement mayor apologizes after aide's arrest

Berlusconi trial sought over bunga bunga bribes

Berlusconi trial sought over bunga bunga bribes

Italy parliament approves new government

Italy parliament approves new government

Italy to fire the starting pistol on election campaign

Italy to fire the starting pistol on election campaign

Italy PM: Events in Syria will define EU-Russia relations

Italy PM: Events in Syria will define EU-Russia relations

Meet the key figures in Italy's new government

Meet the key figures in Italy's new government

Italy 'optimistic' as new cabinet sworn in

Italy 'optimistic' as new cabinet sworn in

Italy's new PM Gentiloni races to form new cabinet

Italy's new PM Gentiloni races to form new cabinet

Paolo Gentiloni: who is Italy's new prime minister?

Paolo Gentiloni: who is Italy's new prime minister?

Waiting in the wings: Who will replace Renzi?

Waiting in the wings: Who will replace Renzi?

Italy's president starts quest to form new government

Italy's president starts quest to form new government

From PM to PlayStation: Renzi retreats to plot comeback

From PM to PlayStation: Renzi retreats to plot comeback

IN PICTURES: The defining moments of Renzi's time as PM

IN PICTURES: The defining moments of Renzi's time as PM

How Renzi's flying start slowed to a limp

How Renzi's flying start slowed to a limp

Renzi calls it quits: What next for Italy?

Renzi calls it quits: What next for Italy?

Italy's Renzi to resign on Wednesday evening

Italy's Renzi to resign on Wednesday evening

Italian Senate approves budget, paving the way for new PM

Italian Senate approves budget, paving the way for new PM

The winners and losers of Italy's referendum

The winners and losers of Italy's referendum

Battle over early elections grips Italy in limbo

Battle over early elections grips Italy in limbo

Obama has called Renzi to thank him for 'close partnership'

Obama has called Renzi to thank him for 'close partnership'

Italy to hold hearing on electoral law in January

Italy to hold hearing on electoral law in January

Renzi to resign once Italy's budget is passed

Renzi to resign once Italy's budget is passed

Six questions (and answers) after the Italian referendum

Six questions (and answers) after the Italian referendum

Populists celebrate 'people's victory' as Renzi packs his bags

Populists celebrate 'people's victory' as Renzi packs his bags

No, Italy's referendum is not the same as Trump or Brexit

No, Italy's referendum is not the same as Trump or Brexit

How Matteo Renzi fell as swiftly as he rose

How Matteo Renzi fell as swiftly as he rose

Italian referendum: What happens now?

Italian referendum: What happens now?

Renzi announces resignation after heavy referendum defeat

Renzi announces resignation after heavy referendum defeat

Italy's Renzi 'to make statement around midnight'

Italy's Renzi 'to make statement around midnight'

Massive turnout as Italy referendum battle enters final hours

Massive turnout as Italy referendum battle enters final hours

Will Renzi be next casualty of 2016's populist wave?

Will Renzi be next casualty of 2016's populist wave?

Italy's referendum: Seven key questions and answers

Italy's referendum: Seven key questions and answers

What is Italy's Five Star Movement?

What is Italy's Five Star Movement?

The Italian Referendum: What should we expect after Sunday?

The Italian Referendum: What should we expect after Sunday?

Renzi tries to calm fears of post-referendum economic meltdown

Renzi tries to calm fears of post-referendum economic meltdown

Renzi: If referendum fails, technical government is 'a risk'

Renzi: If referendum fails, technical government is 'a risk'

Renzi renews pledge to resign if he loses referendum

Renzi renews pledge to resign if he loses referendum

Everything you need to know about Italy's upcoming referendum

Everything you need to know about Italy's upcoming referendum

Déjà vu: Italians joke about 'Trumpusconi'

Déjà vu: Italians joke about 'Trumpusconi'

American voters in Italy: 'The future has never looked so uncertain'

American voters in Italy: 'The future has never looked so uncertain'

Think Trump will be a disaster? Just ask the Italians

Think Trump will be a disaster? Just ask the Italians

Here's what Americans in Italy think about the US elections

Here's what Americans in Italy think about the US elections

Italy referendum 'is a choice between nostalgia and the future'

Italy referendum 'is a choice between nostalgia and the future'

Renzi: Losing the referendum wouldn't be a 'major disaster'

Renzi: Losing the referendum wouldn't be a 'major disaster'

Tom Hanks calls Trump a 'self-involved gasbag' at Rome Film Fest

Tom Hanks calls Trump a 'self-involved gasbag' at Rome Film Fest

Italy's left pushes to speed up citizenship reform bill

Italy's left pushes to speed up citizenship reform bill

Risking it all on a referendum: Is Renzi bold or foolish?

Risking it all on a referendum: Is Renzi bold or foolish?

Italy PM Renzi battles to avoid party split over referendum

Italy PM Renzi battles to avoid party split over referendum

Italy's crunch referendum set for December 4th

Italy's crunch referendum set for December 4th

Bologna prosecutors drop case against Erdogan's son

Bologna prosecutors drop case against Erdogan's son

Capital chaos: Trouble mounts for Five Star Movement

Capital chaos: Trouble mounts for Five Star Movement

Renzi vows 2018 elections regardless of vote outcome

Renzi vows 2018 elections regardless of vote outcome

Why discontented Italians could derail their economy

Why discontented Italians could derail their economy

EU leaders to meet on Italian island for Brexit talks

EU leaders to meet on Italian island for Brexit talks

Italy sacks council in Sicilian 'Godfather' town

Italy sacks council in Sicilian 'Godfather' town

Italy arrests senator over 'mafia links'

Italy arrests senator over 'mafia links'

What we learned from Theresa May’s first visit to Italy as PM

What we learned from Theresa May’s first visit to Italy as PM

After Brexit, keep a close eye on Italy's Five Star Movement

After Brexit, keep a close eye on Italy's Five Star Movement

Italy’s referendum is 'not like Brexit': Renzi

Italy’s referendum is 'not like Brexit': Renzi

Why Italy might be the next big threat to the EU's future

Why Italy might be the next big threat to the EU's future

Post-Brexit, less than a third of Italians want to leave EU

Post-Brexit, less than a third of Italians want to leave EU

Italy, Germany and France vow 'new impulse' for EU

Italy, Germany and France vow 'new impulse' for EU

EU must act quickly due to 'gravity' of Brexit: Renzi

EU must act quickly due to 'gravity' of Brexit: Renzi

Where does Britain's exit from the EU leave Italy?

Where does Britain's exit from the EU leave Italy?

Europe needs renovating after Brexit: Renzi

Europe needs renovating after Brexit: Renzi

Berlusconi plots Forza Italia relaunch from hospital bed

Berlusconi plots Forza Italia relaunch from hospital bed

Prosecco panic in Italy as Brexit vote nears

Prosecco panic in Italy as Brexit vote nears

Has the time come for Italy’s Five Star Movement to shine?

Has the time come for Italy’s Five Star Movement to shine?

Italy's ruling party says Rome defeat was 'painful' blow

Italy's ruling party says Rome defeat was 'painful' blow

Populist surge puts first woman in charge of Rome

Populist surge puts first woman in charge of Rome

Brexit would hurt Britain more than Europe: Italian PM

Brexit would hurt Britain more than Europe: Italian PM

Is Italy's Five Star up to the challenge of running Rome?

Is Italy's Five Star up to the challenge of running Rome?

What you need to know about Italy's Five Star Movement

What you need to know about Italy's Five Star Movement

Quiz: Silvio Berlusconi versus Donald Trump - who said it?

Quiz: Silvio Berlusconi versus Donald Trump - who said it?

Fury as mayor hopeful vows to give road fascist's name

Fury as mayor hopeful vows to give road fascist's name

Brits have until June 7th to apply for Brexit proxy vote

Brits have until June 7th to apply for Brexit proxy vote

The radical Italian who fought for the EU's creation dies at 86

The radical Italian who fought for the EU's creation dies at 86

It's OK to call a politician a 'Nazi': Italian judge

It's OK to call a politician a 'Nazi': Italian judge

Italian candidate puts naked bum on election poster

Italian candidate puts naked bum on election poster

'Nationalism will rise unless EU borders protected': Merkel

'Nationalism will rise unless EU borders protected': Merkel

5 practical things Brits abroad can do to keep UK in the EU

5 practical things Brits abroad can do to keep UK in the EU

Long-term Brits in Italy challenge Brexit voting block

Long-term Brits in Italy challenge Brexit voting block

Egypt vows to shed light on 'tortured' Italian student death

Egypt vows to shed light on 'tortured' Italian student death

Fury as Berlusconi says Rome mayor job 'is not for mums'

Fury as Berlusconi says Rome mayor job 'is not for mums'

Berlusconi goes vegetarian over animal welfare concerns

Berlusconi goes vegetarian over animal welfare concerns

Italy's Renzi 'hungry' for change in Europe

Italy's Renzi 'hungry' for change in Europe

Donald Trump slams Pope for 'disgusting' Christian jibe

Donald Trump slams Pope for 'disgusting' Christian jibe

Tactical triumph or road to ruin for Italy's Five Star?

Tactical triumph or road to ruin for Italy's Five Star?

Italy PM likens EU to 'orchestra on the Titanic'

Italy PM likens EU to 'orchestra on the Titanic'

EU austerity is putting brakes on Italy's economy: Renzi

EU austerity is putting brakes on Italy's economy: Renzi

Italy MP confuses Jim Morrison for Slavic thief

Italy MP confuses Jim Morrison for Slavic thief

2015

'Donald Trump is a hero': Italy's far-right leader

'Donald Trump is a hero': Italy's far-right leader

Renzi has swanky new jet - but nobody can fly it

Renzi has swanky new jet - but nobody can fly it

Card payment rule could hit Italy's small firms

Card payment rule could hit Italy's small firms

Libya intervention 'not on the agenda': Renzi

Libya intervention 'not on the agenda': Renzi

Berlusconi party puts up burglar killer candidate

Berlusconi party puts up burglar killer candidate

Berlusconi attacks EU at Northern League rally

Berlusconi attacks EU at Northern League rally

Italian PM visits Cuba in a historic first

Italian PM visits Cuba in a historic first

'Rome can't fight crime': Anti-corruption chief

'Rome can't fight crime': Anti-corruption chief

Five Star Movement sets its sights on Rome

Five Star Movement sets its sights on Rome

Renzi victory as Senate votes to fall on its sword

Renzi victory as Senate votes to fall on its sword

Bankruptcy probe into Renzi's dad continues

Bankruptcy probe into Renzi's dad continues

'Heartstealer' Silvio says Crimea split 'democratic'

'Heartstealer' Silvio says Crimea split 'democratic'

Donald Trump hails 'nice man' Berlusconi

Donald Trump hails 'nice man' Berlusconi

'I will leave politics and return to comedy': Grillo

'I will leave politics and return to comedy': Grillo

Ex-Italian MPs leave €20k tab at parliament bar

Ex-Italian MPs leave €20k tab at parliament bar

How Silvio Berlusconi fascinated and appalled

How Silvio Berlusconi fascinated and appalled

Italy's anti-establishment party 'ready to govern'

Italy's anti-establishment party 'ready to govern'

'Putin wants me for economy minister'

'Putin wants me for economy minister'

Obama family to visit Milan Expo

Obama family to visit Milan Expo

Italy arrests 44 tied to Rome's garbage mafia

Italy arrests 44 tied to Rome's garbage mafia

Berlusconi urges support for wrong candidate

Berlusconi urges support for wrong candidate

Sunday vote seen as test for Italian PM

Sunday vote seen as test for Italian PM

Brits in Italy want to vote to keep Ukip out

Brits in Italy want to vote to keep Ukip out

Italy approves radical new electoral law

Italy approves radical new electoral law

Italy's cabinet green-lights school reform bill

Italy's cabinet green-lights school reform bill

Golden pension for no-show politician's widow

Golden pension for no-show politician's widow

Italy's housewives ditch Renzi for the right: poll

Italy's housewives ditch Renzi for the right: poll

2014

Pope to address EU parliament amid criticism

Pope to address EU parliament amid criticism

Mirren gets embroiled in Italian politics

Mirren gets embroiled in Italian politics

Berlusconi still haunts Italy's political scene

Berlusconi still haunts Italy's political scene

Popular Renzi fails to convince on reforms

Popular Renzi fails to convince on reforms

'Berlusconi's career in politics is over'

'Berlusconi's career in politics is over'

'I’m not returning to politics': Mario Monti

'I’m not returning to politics': Mario Monti

Italy climbs 'best place to be a mum' list

Italy climbs 'best place to be a mum' list

Beppe Grillo attacked for Holocaust poem parody

Beppe Grillo attacked for Holocaust poem parody

Berlusconi must do community service: court

Berlusconi must do community service: court

Berlusconi set for curfew and community service

Berlusconi set for curfew and community service

Berlusconi hospitalized ahead of fraud ruling

Berlusconi hospitalized ahead of fraud ruling

Italy gives go-ahead for radical Senate shake-up

Italy gives go-ahead for radical Senate shake-up

Merkel 'very impressed' with Renzi's plans

Merkel 'very impressed' with Renzi's plans

Renzi calls for 'radical change' in Italy

Renzi calls for 'radical change' in Italy

Renzi braced for power after government talks

Renzi braced for power after government talks

'Italians are sick and tired of politics'

'Italians are sick and tired of politics'

Top Italian leftist resigns after Berlusconi deal

Top Italian leftist resigns after Berlusconi deal

2013

Italian politics costs taxpayers €757 a year

Italian politics costs taxpayers €757 a year

Italy's government to scrap party funding

Italy's government to scrap party funding

'Jailing me will lead to revolution': Berlusconi

'Jailing me will lead to revolution': Berlusconi

'Berlusconi has a personality disorder'

'Berlusconi has a personality disorder'

Berlusconi 'will have clout even as an ex-MP'

Berlusconi 'will have clout even as an ex-MP'

Berlusconi's daughter would make good PM

Berlusconi's daughter would make good PM

Outrage over 'Kyenge' monkey Facebook post

Outrage over 'Kyenge' monkey Facebook post

Over a million Italians earn a living from politics

Over a million Italians earn a living from politics

Italian senators propose Berlusconi expulsion

Italian senators propose Berlusconi expulsion

Italian senators tipped to oust Berlusconi

Italian senators tipped to oust Berlusconi

The man who survived Berlusconi's uprising

The man who survived Berlusconi's uprising

Letta faces tough time ahead

Letta faces tough time ahead

'Government fall would be a mistake' - PDL MP

'Government fall would be a mistake' - PDL MP

Markets fall as political showdown looms

Markets fall as political showdown looms

Italy in new crisis as PDL ministers resign

Italy in new crisis as PDL ministers resign

Berlusconi pledges to stay in politics if ousted

Berlusconi pledges to stay in politics if ousted

Why do so many Italians still love Berlusconi?

Why do so many Italians still love Berlusconi?

Berlusconi's popularity soars despite scandals

Berlusconi's popularity soars despite scandals

Berlusconi: Don't blame me if cabinet collapses

Berlusconi: Don't blame me if cabinet collapses

Probe opens into 'kill Kyenge' Facebook post

Probe opens into 'kill Kyenge' Facebook post

Berlusconi's Forza Italia campaign kicks off

Berlusconi's Forza Italia campaign kicks off

'Government must forge ahead' - Berlusconi

'Government must forge ahead' - Berlusconi

Berlusconi verdict sparks political tension

Berlusconi verdict sparks political tension

'Time for united EU to be global security player'

'Time for united EU to be global security player'

Last father of Italian constitution dies at 93

Last father of Italian constitution dies at 93

Italy's borrowing costs rise after Berlusconi case

Italy's borrowing costs rise after Berlusconi case

Could Ruby cause Berlusconi's undoing?

Could Ruby cause Berlusconi's undoing?

Berlusconi trial will not impact coalition: PM

Berlusconi trial will not impact coalition: PM

Italian minister faces allegations of tax evasion

Italian minister faces allegations of tax evasion

Italy's left bounces into lead after election victory

Italy's left bounces into lead after election victory

Councillor calls for black Italy minister to be raped

Councillor calls for black Italy minister to be raped

From pioneering medic to Mayor of Rome

From pioneering medic to Mayor of Rome

Italy calls Turkey protests a 'serious test' in EU bid

Italy calls Turkey protests a 'serious test' in EU bid

Berlusconi ally battles for survival in Rome vote

Berlusconi ally battles for survival in Rome vote

Minetti: 'I was in love with Silvio Berlusconi'

Minetti: 'I was in love with Silvio Berlusconi'

Italy to make politics cheaper and smarter

Italy to make politics cheaper and smarter

From Olympic gold medallist to minister

From Olympic gold medallist to minister

Berlusconi defence asks for acquittal in Ruby case

Berlusconi defence asks for acquittal in Ruby case

Letta apologizes for Italy's youth 'brain drain'

Letta apologizes for Italy's youth 'brain drain'

Devoted supporter starts Berlusconi 'army'

Devoted supporter starts Berlusconi 'army'

Shock at low turnout in Italy's local elections

Shock at low turnout in Italy's local elections

High-profile mafia trial opens in Sicily

Are start-ups the key to Italy's future?

Are start-ups the key to Italy's future?

'Ruby the Heart Stealer' testifies at pimping trial

'Ruby the Heart Stealer' testifies at pimping trial

Berlusconi prosecutors call for lifetime ban

Berlusconi prosecutors call for lifetime ban

Stressed-out cabinet to unwind in Tuscan retreat

Stressed-out cabinet to unwind in Tuscan retreat

Berlusconi loses appeal in tax fraud case

Berlusconi loses appeal in tax fraud case

Italy court rules against moving Berlusconi trials

Italy court rules against moving Berlusconi trials

Italy's 'untouchable' ex-PM Andreotti dies at 94

Italy's 'untouchable' ex-PM Andreotti dies at 94

Italy speaker wants new law to protect women

Italy speaker wants new law to protect women

Suspicious letter sent to ex-PM Berlusconi

Suspicious letter sent to ex-PM Berlusconi

PM to unveil programme amid market cheer

PM to unveil programme amid market cheer

Militant feminist in new Italian cabinet line-up

Militant feminist in new Italian cabinet line-up

Two wounded in shooting as government sworn in

Two wounded in shooting as government sworn in

Enrico Letta: Child prodigy of Italian politics

Enrico Letta: Child prodigy of Italian politics

Grillo calls for 'German invasion' of Italy

Grillo calls for 'German invasion' of Italy

Italy's centre-left leader Bersani to resign

Italy's centre-left leader Bersani to resign

Italy's centre-left backs Prodi for president

Italy's centre-left backs Prodi for president

Marini, a trade unionist who 'kills with a silencer'

Marini, a trade unionist who 'kills with a silencer'

Italian lawmakers to meet to elect new president

Italian lawmakers to meet to elect new president

'I’m a courageous and free-thinking woman'

'I’m a courageous and free-thinking woman'

Italian protest party holds online vote for president

Italian protest party holds online vote for president

Berlusconi says he could support leftist president

Berlusconi says he could support leftist president

Italian porn star bids to join Rome city council

Italian porn star bids to join Rome city council

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