Stories from Rome · Italy

Italy recorded a positive net migration of 435,000 people. The increase is attributed to improvements in relations with foreign countries and the foreign-born population. Data was released by the ISTAT agency regarding 2024 and 2025 figures.

Istat, the Corte dei Conti, and Banca d'Italia have confirmed Italy's failure to exit the EU infringement procedure. The national deficit stands at 3.1% of GDP. High public debt remains a primary concern, having grown to 137% of GDP last year with projections exceeding 100% for the current year. The Superbonus program is cited as a contributing factor to these fiscal issues. The Italian Chamber of Deputies acknowledged that the Superbonus scheme contributed to the 2025 deficit exceeding 3%. Officials noted that fundamental issues for Italian public accounts include high debt levels near 140 percent of GDP and low economic growth. The discussion occurred during a hearing on the budget document. The source characterized certain labor decrees as propaganda while wages and pensions decline due to inflation.

Italian Minister Nordio is facing opposition questions regarding the potential activation of a national safeguard clause for energy expenses inflated by the Middle East war. The discussion follows certification that Italy's 2025 deficit will reach 3.1% of GDP. This figure prevents Italy from an early exit in June from the European Commission's excessive deficit procedure. No member state can unilaterally exit the stability pact, according to the report. The Lega party is calling on the Italian government to initiate a placement in Europe to activate the national safeguard clause. This action is provided for under Article 26 of the European Union Regulation. The request follows the examination of three resolutions deposited in the Chamber and the Senate, including one from the majority and one from the opposition.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is considering a new extension for fuel excise tax cuts despite current economic difficulties. The proposed measure may focus more on diesel than gasoline.

Italian Minister Carlo Nordio has stopped Niccol Minetti from presenting a request for grace to the President of the Republic due to irregularities in the application. Nordio also denied being arrested in Uruguay alongside Giuseppe Cipriani, a companion of Minetti.

Italy's total population remains at approximately 50 million people. While deaths currently exceed births, the population is being sustained by hundreds of thousands of people moving to Italy from abroad.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed confidence in the Minister of Justice and Justice Minister Nordio despite opposition calls for their resignation. Nanni stated that new verifications could modify a previous positive opinion regarding a pardon. San Rafael in Milan and a hospital in Padua have denied following the minor, according to the source. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended the actions of Justice Minister Carlo Nordio and Undersecretary Simone Nordio against opposition calls for their resignation. The political tension follows recent scrutiny of the ministry's operations. No formal requests to suspend the stability pact have been received from Italy, according to European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni. The Bank of Italy has also advised the government to avoid exceeding fiscal limits.

A mayor cancelled a scheduled Pride event, citing organizational problems as the reason for the cancellation. Despite the cancellation, the Lil Pride Collective held a demonstration on April 25 with approximately 400 people. The event took place in Italy.

Organizers of marches that do not follow police prescriptions face fines of up to 10,000 euros. Democratic jurists have defined a new law as a serious attack on the freedom of assembly. Participants may also be held liable for the behavior of others.

The Italian government is evaluating an extension of excise duty cuts on fuels. The cuts aim to prevent price increases that could significantly impact citizens' daily lives. The Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree law to extend fuel tax discounts for 21 days. Defense Minister Crosetto commented on the extension following remarks regarding US troop withdrawals. Additionally, the government has allocated up to 10 billion euros for a housing plan. The announcement comes on the eve of May 1st. The measure is intended to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs in the Persian Gulf. President Sergio Mattarella and Premier Giorgia Meloni announced fuel excise tax cuts starting May 1. A new ministerial decree from May 11 to May 22 will clarify the exact amount of extra VAT revenue generated by rising fuel costs.