Italy’s Problem Is Not Its Electoral System
The roots of Italy’s dysfunction go deeper.
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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.
Italy Backs Down from Budget Fight with EU
The ruling Five Star Movement and League agree to rein in spending.
Italy’s Budget Standoff with the European Commission, Explained
The commission can’t force Italy to change its spending plan, but its objections do matter.
Rome on Collision Course with European Allies, Financial Markets
The government’s spending plan would see Italy’s debt and deficit rise rather than fall.
Italy’s Populists Come to Terms with Reality
The Five Star Movement and League shelve proposals for a universal basic income and flat tax.
When America First Meets Italy First
Donald Trump and Giuseppe Conte speak the same language but don’t have a lot in common.
Populists Overturn Labor Reforms in Italy
The Five Star Movement and League limit the use of temporary work contracts.
Far-Right League Gains Most from Governing in Italy
The League is up in the polls, despite having done little yet to address Italy’s immigration crisis.
Italy Joins Trump in Resisting Canadian Trade
The country’s new government argues that a trade pact with Canada doesn’t do enough to protect agricultural products.
Italy Has Become Two Countries
Italy’s economic north-south divide has become political.
Technology Could Help Mend Italy’s North-South Divide
Mountainous regions are generally at a disadvantage. Technology could change that.
Spain Isn’t Italy
Spain isn’t Italy. The next government in Madrid will almost certainly be more pro-European.
Five Star, League Reach Deal to Form Government in Italy After All
The parties are now willing to accept a finance minister who doesn’t have a secret plan for leaving the euro.