Italy
Understanding Italy’s current state of affairs
The British have this saying "It never rains. It pours", and that was the case yesterday night as the drama surrounding the…
Institutional crisis in Italy. Di Maio announces intention of putting an impeachment motion against President Mattarella amidst accusations of treason
After 85 days of stalemate and unsuccessful attempts to give the country a government, the political impasse transforms itself into an unprecedented…
Quo Vadis Italia?
Italy’s premier-designate has told the president he has been unable to form what would have been western Europe’s first populist government. A…
Giuseppe Conte called for a meeting with Italian President
Italy's president summoned Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte to his office on Sunday in a move that could break a long-running political deadlock…
Di Maio issues ultimatum to Mattarella – Or close discussions within today or elections.
"This government game either closes within the next 24 hours or does not close anymore, we have already waited long enough". This…
Disagreement with Mattarella on the appointment of Minister of Finance lead to tensions and increases the risk of new elections in Italy.
Italy risks to go back to vote. 82 days since the last Italian election, the country is still without a government. Although…
Libya exports first natural gas shipment to Italy after four years
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) shipped on Wednesday its first quantity of propane gas from the Zueitina port to Italy, estimated at…
“I will be the defence lawyer of the Italians” – Giuseppe Conte accepts official mandate to form government
The President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella gave Professor Giuseppe Conte the task of forming the new Italian government. The decision…