Austrians Elect Left-Wing President, Italians Vote Renzi Out
Alexander Van der Bellen defeats the far right. Matteo Renzi resigns after losing a referendum.
Italy
Italy’s Renzi Brought Referendum Mess on Himself
The social democrat thought a referendum would strengthen him. It could prove his undoing.
Italians Know What a European “Trump” Would Look Like
Silvio Berlusconi was brash, politically incorrect and did lasting damage to Italians’ trust in politics.
Countries Most Critical of Russia Sanctions Least Affected
Southern European nations oppose fresh sanctions even though they have been least affected by them.
Italy’s Referendum Is Giving Matteo Renzi Sleepless Nights
There is a risk voters will use the referendum to vent their frustration with Italy’s political class.
Voters Punish Italy’s Renzi as Reforms Stall
The Italian prime minister’s supporters suffer in local elections as reforms have yet to pay off.
Commission Lets South Off with Warnings Again
Italy, Portugal and Spain get a slap on the wrist for breaking Europe’s budget rules.
Italy Adds Job But Labor Divide Persists
The jobless rate is slowly coming down, but young Italians still struggle to find stable employment
Europe’s Political Center Is Holding Just Fine
Critics assume Europe’s mainstream parties are incapable of change when they are nothing if not flexible.
Renzi Should Finish the Job He Started
Now is not the time to stop liberalizing the Italian economy. The work has barely begun.
Italy’s Renzi Stabs Central Europeans in the Back
The Italian leader’s stand against a Russian natural gas pipeline turns out to be entirely self-serving.
Hypocritical Renzi Has a Point on Nord Stream
If Germany is serious about protecting Ukraine, it can’t build a pipeline behind its back.
Time to Call Southern Eurozone States to Order
France, Italy and Spain neither deserve nor need more time to bring their deficits down.
Renzi Welcomes Budget Fight with Commission
The Italian prime minister challenges Brussels to reject his spending plan.
Why Italy Is So Slow to Reform
Bureaucrats and local officials are slow to implement the changes politicians enact in Rome.