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Italy’s prime minister praises ECB bond-buying moves but says more must be done
Emergency measures are essential but carry risks for the multitude of small, family-run businesses
Non-essential outlets closed down as virus cases continue to rise sharply
Measures designed to mitigate impact of severe movement restrictions across country
Rome says Brussels may need to offer flexibility as outbreak extends to other EU countries
Number of cases tops 150 in Europe’s biggest cluster as fears grow over pace it is spreading
Italy’s prime minister testifies to parliament over advice he gave as a private lawyer
The FT reported that consortium had hired Giuseppe Conte as a legal adviser
Giuseppe Conte did legal work for consortium seeking telecoms deal before taking office
Government plans to cut taxes for lower earners while clamping down on tax evasion
New coalition head takes conciliatory tone, says he won’t risk financial instability
Unlikely Five Star and Democratic party link-up faces a challenge just to survive
League’s Matteo Salvini blasts former Five Star partners for teaming up with PD
Online consultation expected to underline divisions within the anti-establishment party
The return of Matteo Salvini to power may only be a matter of time
Conte focuses on budget and EU relations as Salvini heads for backbenches
Italian premier will have to work hard to keep a Five Star-PD coalition together
Ten-year bond yield falls below 1% on expectations of investor-friendly outcome
Prime minister steps out of shadows in tense negotiations to form new government
Democratic party sets out demands for possible deal with Five Star to exclude Salvini
PM blames League leader Matteo Salvini for government collapse
Elections or a fresh coalition may follow the prime minister’s departure
Address by prime minister Conte expected to mark end of administration
Prime minister faces vote of no confidence as Matteo Salvini seeks early elections
League tables motion against Giuseppe Conte as Matteo Salvini hits the beach
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