Did France, Italy Just Get Away with Breaking the Rules?
France and Italy make small budgets adjustments to avoid a confrontation.
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Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate’s Backing for Labor Reforms
The prime minister clears one parliamentary hurdle, but must make haste.
Unwilling to Reform, France, Italy Miss Budget Targets
Slow to structurally overhaul their economies, France and Italy continue to miss their fiscal targets.
Has Merkel Given Up on the British?
The German leader seems willing to meet French and Italian demands.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Conservative Backing for Senate Reforms
Italy’s two largest conservative parties support the prime minister’s plan to weaken the Senate.
Party Senators Rebel Against Renzi’s Plan to Overhaul Senate
Senators “suspend themselves” from Matteo Renzi’s party.
European Parliament, Local Elections Boost for Italy’s Renzi
The Italian prime minister wins a strong mandate to continue his economic and political reforms.
Le Pen Struggles to Find Allies. Farage Finds Italian Friend
The Euroskeptic bloc led by Marine Le Pen is short on allies.
Venetians Vote to Break Away from Italy in Online Poll
The lackluster pace of Italy’s economic recovery fuels separatist sentiment across the north of the country.
Renzi Announces Tax Cuts as Parliament Approves New Voting Law
Italy’s new prime minister promises to reduce business and income taxes.
European Allies Reluctant to Sever Ties with Russia over Crimea
France, Germany and Italy would prefer not to risk their commercial interests in Russia.
Renzi Wins Confidence Vote Despite Policy Uncertainties
The new prime minister wins a confidence vote, but there are questions about his economic program.
Letta’s Resignation Clears Way for Florence Mayor
The popular Matteo Renzi is expected to become prime minister.
Italian Parties Water Down Renzi-Berlusconi Electoral Reforms
The changes make it easier for small parties to enter parliament but still give the winning bloc a governing majority.
Small Parties Wary of Renzi-Berlusconi Electoral Reforms
Italian leaders agree to a new election law that could disadvantage smaller parties.