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Siena Italy bartender

Italy Shows Goodwill to EU with Last-Minute Tax Changes

The right-wing government needs the EU to sign off on COVID-19 recovery funds.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 20, 2022December 20, 2022
Asylum center Ter Apel Netherlands

Europe’s Asylum Crisis, Explained

A deep dive into the numbers plus the policies of France, Italy and Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2022February 3, 2023
Mario Draghi Giorgia Meloni

Giorgia Meloni Sets Out Her Program

Vague climate rhetoric. Sensible proposals for immigration. Firm commitments to the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 25, 2022December 14, 2022
Giorgia Meloni

Meloni’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Makes Sense

Don’t let migrants cross the Mediterranean in boats. Process asylum applications abroad.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 4, 2022November 10, 2022
Enrico Letta

How the Left Lost the Italian Election

Enrico Letta fought on Giorgia Meloni’s terms.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 27, 2022November 3, 2022
Giorgia Meloni David Sassoli

Right-Wing Parties Win Italian Election. Turnout Lowest in 100 Years

Giorgia Meloni would become Italy’s first woman prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 25, 2022November 2, 2022
Italian parliament Rome

Italian Election Guide

The electoral system, the parties, the issues and the possible outcomes, explained.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 22, 2022October 28, 2022
Eemshaven Netherlands power plant

Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained

Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 27, 2022October 6, 2022
Giorgia Meloni

What to Expect of Italy’s Next Government

Highlights from the right-wing parties’ joint manifesto.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 15, 2022October 4, 2022
Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi’s Downfall, Explained

And what to expect from the next government.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 20, 2022September 25, 2022
Mario Draghi

Italians Turn Their Backs on Putin (And His Sympathizers)

The war in Ukraine has discredited Italian anti-Americanism.

Pratik ChougulePratik ChouguleMarch 31, 2022April 25, 2022
Mario Draghi

Italy Has a Draghi-Sized Problem

No one else has his authority and stature.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 26, 2022February 25, 2022
Herbert Kickl Matteo Salvini

Sway with Me: How Italy’s Salvini Lost His Credibility

The far-right leader couldn’t decide between populism and statesmanship.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 21, 2021December 3, 2021
Palace of Justice Rome Italy

Italian Parliament Backs Judicial Reforms

The country’s courts are the slowest in Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 4, 2021April 29, 2022
Mario Draghi

Draghi Has the Right Plans for Italy

Let’s hope politicians and civil servants will carry them out.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 23, 2021December 2, 2021

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