Italian Left Doubles Down on Failed Identity Politics
Democrats lost the election campaigning for social justice, so they push more of it.
Democratic Party (Italy)
How the Left Lost the Italian Election
Enrico Letta fought on Giorgia Meloni’s terms.
Right-Wing Parties Win Italian Election. Turnout Lowest in 100 Years
Giorgia Meloni would become Italy’s first woman prime minister.
Italy’s Democrats Split, EU Victory for Macron, Doubts About Syria Strikes
Italy’s Democrats debate whether to negotiate with the Five Star Movement. Experts caution against an attack on Syria.
Republicans End Russia Probe, Italian Democrats Choose Opposition
Republicans put party before country and refuse to investigate Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
Left-Right Coalition Would Be Best Outcome for Italy
A grand coalition, with Antonio Tajani as prime minister, would be the best outcome for Italy.
Italy’s Renzi Has Failed on Two Counts
The Democratic Party leader has failed to unite the left and failed to convince voters he can still deliver reforms.
Consolidation on the Italian Left
Left-wing critics of Matteo Renzi join forces while a small party from Milan is open to a deal with the Democrats.
Italian Parties Draw Battle Lines Ahead of Election
The left rules out the right. The far left rules out the center-left. The Five Stars rule out everybody. How will Italy be governed?
Italy’s Small Left Rejects Pact, Making Defeat More Likely
By refusing to do a deal with the center-left, Pier Luigi Bersani makes a populist or right-wing victory more likely.
Italy’s Leftists Open Door to Necessary Alliance
The left won’t stand a chance divided, but it will be hard to set aside personal feuds and policy differences.
Sicily Defeat Does Not Bode Well for Italy’s Center-Left
The left is divided. The right is united. The populist Five Star Movement remains strong.
Old-School Leftists Break with Democratic Party in Italy
Disputes over a new electoral law and the governor of the Bank of Italy reveal a left-wing split.
Italian Voting Reforms Could Have Little Impact on Balance Between Parties
The left, right and populist Five Star Movement would remain roughly equal in size.
Italy’s Renzi Calls for German-Style Voting System
German voting rules could pave the way for a grand coalition.