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Federico Freni says communication on new levy was poor, while measures on bad loans are unnecessary
The rightwing premier’s sudden separation from her partner has won unexpected praise from feminist commentators
Critics say TV anchor Andrea Giambruno had become a political liability for the Italian premier
Members of the government want to make it easier for companies to repurchase impaired loans
Premier Giorgia Meloni launches ‘serious’ budgetary measures amid market concern over country’s public finances
Ignazio Visco says concerns persist about country’s long-term growth prospects
Billionaire spars publicly with Germany’s foreign ministry on his social media platform
Giorgia Meloni’s government aims to reach EU rule of 3% of gross domestic product in 2026
ECB had warned the move by Giorgia Meloni’s government risked making lenders more vulnerable to a downturn
The first former communist to serve as head of state, he played an indispensable role in overcoming the 2011 eurozone crisis
Former communist battled fascism and ended career guiding country through worst days of debt crisis
Sharp economic slowdown increases concerns about rightwing government’s policy stance after bank tax disaster
European Commission pledges more manpower for registrations on Italian island of Lampedusa
There are good economic reasons for nerves and the PM has shown herself willing to rattle markets
But we are firmly in the realm of tinkering while Rome burns
Italy seeks to extricate itself from Beijing’s flagship foreign policy initiative without provoking its wrath
Producers and retailers to hold prices for selected food products and household essentials for three months
Rome and Brussels must work together to adapt spending plans
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The country is receiving a windfall from the EU. But some doubt Rome’s ability to deliver an economic reboot
Fears of gains by populists in next year’s EU parliament elections are misplaced
Price ceiling is latest stand-off between corporate world and Giorgia Meloni’s government
Italy’s prime minister admits issues with levy announcement but says she would ‘do it again’
The economic record of Giorgia Meloni’s government is coming under harsh and justified scrutiny
Request creates tension between partners in landmark three-way combat aircraft programme
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