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State-controlled utility rows back on green spending in new 3-year plan after clash with government
Commission calls on Germany, Portugal and Malta to remove measures as soon as possible
Ten-year borrowing cost falls to 2-month low after Rome avoids downgrade to ‘junk’ status
Part-time work option and hybrid model assist in supporting female participation in labour market
Despite country’s huge debt load, politicians, central banks and rating agencies prevent it tumbling into the abyss
Federico Freni says communication on new levy was poor, while measures on bad loans are unnecessary
Members of the government want to make it easier for companies to repurchase impaired loans
Premier Giorgia Meloni launches ‘serious’ budgetary measures amid market concern over country’s public finances
Ignazio Visco says concerns persist about country’s long-term growth prospects
Yields reach highest level in a decade as investors’ deficits worries add fuel to sell-off
Giorgia Meloni’s government aims to reach EU rule of 3% of gross domestic product in 2026
Revision to GDP numbers provides some relief to Giorgia Meloni’s government as markets scrutinise economic policies
Strong pushback from airlines persuades Rome to relent on decree restricting increases to 200% of average prices
Convoluted amendments threaten to reduce the appeal of a package of measures
Farming body seeks recruits from 6,000 miles away in fight to help rural economy
Sharp economic slowdown increases concerns about rightwing government’s policy stance after bank tax disaster
There are good economic reasons for nerves and the PM has shown herself willing to rattle markets
Levy poses risk to eurozone financial stability by reducing Italian lenders’ retained earnings, says central bank
But we are firmly in the realm of tinkering while Rome burns
Producers and retailers to hold prices for selected food products and household essentials for three months
Rome and Brussels must work together to adapt spending plans
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The country is receiving a windfall from the EU. But some doubt Rome’s ability to deliver an economic reboot
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni takes ferry to Albanian coast on private visit
Rome cites ‘financial stability’ as it seeks to calm market jitters following unexpected measure
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