Stories from Rome · Italy

The Meloni government reported a deficit of approximately 8.1 percent. This follows aggressive debt restructuring and spending containment measures implemented after previous extraordinary interventions.

Italian film director Sergio Leone died in Rome at the age of 60. Leone was known for reinventing the western genre through films such as A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. He frequently collaborated with actor Clint Eastwood. He was considered a father of the Spaghetti Western genre. The announcement was made on the anniversary of his death.

Senator Antonio Misani of the Democratic Party announced that opposition forces will present a unified motion in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. The motion seeks to change the current government's economic policy, which Misani described as a failure. He argued for increased public spending to combat declining demand, investment, and consumption. Misani noted that current measures do not sufficiently support businesses transitioning to renewable energy or those increasing worker wages. The motion calls for the Meloni government to shift from private consumption subsidies to increased public spending. Proposed changes include implementing an inclusive development model, addressing real wages, establishing industrial policy, and refinancing essential services like healthcare and education.

A study conducted by the Università Cattolica del Centro Cuore indicates that 6.5 million Italians are in a risk condition. The findings were discussed in the context of general economic instability in the region. Mario Di Aglio reported that 23% of the Italian population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This figure is slightly higher than the average for other demographically countries like France and Germany. The data indicates that Italy faces higher social exclusion risks compared to its European neighbors. The data suggests economic vulnerability for a large portion of the population. The report notes that Italy's values are slightly above the average for other demographically European nations.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed bitterness after the Democratic Party failed to vote on a constitutional reform in the Chamber regarding increased powers for Rome.

Two people were injured in an antisemitic knife attack, according to reports. Victims Moshi Shine, 76, and Shloy Mirand, 34, are reported to be in stable condition in the hospital.

The Meloni government is transferring the Garibaldi, Italy's first helicopter carrier, to Indonesia. The move involves the vessel flying the Indonesian flag, according to reporting by Marco Lollopagini for Il Fatto Quotidiano.

Italy may delay its final exit from coal power until 2038, according to a report from Radio Svoboda. The country currently produces approximately 1.5 percent of its total electricity using coal. This shift could allow some European nations to slow their transition away from coal in the power sector. The country is considering replacing coal with alternatives such as gas in the electricity sector. This potential shift follows previous plans for an earlier exit from coal. This shift is linked to energy security concerns and the potential for coal to substitute gas in electricity generation.

For the first time in the history of the Italian Republic, a group of young people and adolescents addressed the Commission for Childhood and Adolescence independently. The participants entered the commission without adult accompaniment to speak autonomously.

A 24-hour general strike is scheduled for May 1 to impact Italian transport and public services. The strike follows the government's April 28 'Decreto Lavoro' which links €1 billion in hiring incentives to specific application requirements.