Italian Parliament Backs Judicial Reforms
The country’s courts are the slowest in Europe.
Italy
Draghi Has the Right Plans for Italy
Let’s hope politicians and civil servants will carry them out.
Draghi Understands What Italy Needs
Do the political parties that support his government?
Italy Shouldn’t Need Draghi
A stronger democracy wouldn’t need a strong man.
Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic
Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.
Renzi Picks the Wrong Fight — Again
The Italian has a tendency to ruin good causes by making them all about himself.
Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government
More government is not the solution to every problem.
Italian Regional Elections: Results and Takeaways
The right flipped only one region. The populist Five Star Movement is a spent force.
Italian Regional Elections Guide
Seven regions hold elections, including the left-wing stronghold Tuscany.
Italy Should Heed Dutch Advice
The country would be better off if it accepted, rather than resisted, Dutch demands for reform.
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.
Renzi Won’t Become the Italian Macron
The former prime minister is a showboat with little support from voters.
Italy’s Problem Is Not Its Electoral System
The roots of Italy’s dysfunction go deeper.
Matteo Salvini Appears to Have Made a Huge Mistake
Italy’s most popular politician was counting on early elections. Now his rivals might team up.
Italy Is Failing Its Next Generation
Italians need to stop blaming outsiders and start owning up to their country’s shortcomings.