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Mario Draghi

Italians Turn Their Backs on Putin (And His Sympathizers)

The war in Ukraine has discredited Italian anti-Americanism.

Pratik ChouguleMarch 31, 2022April 25, 2022
Mario Draghi

Italy Has a Draghi-Sized Problem

No one else has his authority and stature.

Nick 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 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 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 OttensApril 23, 2021December 2, 2021
Mario Draghi

Draghi Understands What Italy Needs

Do the political parties that support his government?

Nick OttensFebruary 19, 2021December 2, 2021
Mario Draghi

Italy Shouldn’t Need Draghi

A stronger democracy wouldn’t need a strong man.

Nick OttensFebruary 5, 2021December 2, 2021
European flags Brussels

Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic

Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.

Nick OttensJanuary 31, 2021November 12, 2021
Matteo Renzi

Renzi Picks the Wrong Fight — Again

The Italian has a tendency to ruin good causes by making them all about himself.

Nick OttensJanuary 14, 2021December 1, 2021
Union Station Washington

Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government

More government is not the solution to every problem.

Nick OttensJanuary 6, 2021April 20, 2022
Venice Italy

Italian Regional Elections: Results and Takeaways

The right flipped only one region. The populist Five Star Movement is a spent force.

Nick OttensSeptember 22, 2020November 29, 2021
Tuscany Italy

Italian Regional Elections Guide

Seven regions hold elections, including the left-wing stronghold Tuscany.

Nick OttensSeptember 20, 2020November 28, 2021
Giuseppe Conte Mark Rutte

Italy Should Heed Dutch Advice

The country would be better off if it accepted, rather than resisted, Dutch demands for reform.

Nick OttensJuly 15, 2020November 11, 2021
Matteo Salvini Marine Le Pen Harald Vilimsky Michał Marusik

Right-Wing Italians Swap Salvini’s for Even More Right-Wing Party

The League is down in the polls, but it aren’t the mainstream parties who are benefiting.

Nick OttensJune 5, 2020March 29, 2022
Matteo Renzi

Renzi Won’t Become the Italian Macron

The former prime minister is a showboat with little support from voters.

Nick OttensSeptember 17, 2019December 1, 2021

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