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ITALY: Draghi’s “Black Friday”?

ITALY: Draghi's "Black Friday"? | Speevr

All workers will be required to show a Covid-19 health pass from 15 October, one of the world’s toughest anti-Covid regimes that has already sparked riots and which may cause chaos in the days ahead. Around 2.2-2.5 million of the country’s 23 million workers are unvaccinat…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

ITALY: A noisier political backdrop but Draghi won’t lose much sleep over it

ITALY: A noisier political backdrop but Draghi won't lose much sleep over it | Speevr

The main takeaway from the 3-4 October local elections is that the outcome will not cause any major problem to Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government. The former ECB chairman, who enjoys approval ratings close to 70%, remains unchallenged. Draghi’s main source of strengt…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

ITALY: Local elections – key issues

ITALY: Local elections – key issues | Speevr

In Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s Italy, administrative elections will have no meaningful impact on the government. The lack of political leaders means that Draghi remains unchallenged. The elections will confirm that League’s Matteo Salvini risks becoming a spent political…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

ITALY: M5S turmoil unlikely to affect government stability

ITALY: M5S turmoil unlikely to affect government stability | Speevr

The co-ruling Five Star Movement (M5S) plunged, once again, into deep turmoil and is now at risk of a split after a public row between its founder, former comedian Beppe Grillo, and former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, who had agreed to take charge of the struggling party. Conte…   Become a member to read the […]

ITALY: From Super Mario to Mario?

ITALY: From Super Mario to Mario? | Speevr

After a little more than three months in office, Prime Minister Mario Draghi has still not made his mark. There has been no discernible departure from the previous government in key policy areas, like the management of the pandemic and the economy. The implausible coali…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

ITALY: More of the same

ITALY: More of the same | Speevr

The cabinet will approve, as early as this Friday, a EUR 32bn package of measures, including an extension of the ban on layoffs and of furlough schemes, alongside with fresh resources for income support, the health sector, and businesses hit by the pandemic. Most of the measures …   Become a member to read the […]

ITALY: New restrictions, new subsidies

ITALY: New restrictions, new subsidies | Speevr

Italy on 8 March surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths, amid warnings the spread of new variants is fueling a third wave of infections. A jump in hospitalizations and a 23% rise in infections week-on-week suggest that the situation is rapidly worsening. Experts have warned that It…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

ITALY: Still waiting for a change of gear in the fight against Covid-19

ITALY: Still waiting for a change of gear in the fight against Covid-19 | Speevr

Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government on 2 March was putting the final touches to a decree with a new regime of Covid-19 restrictions that is expected to be in force from next weekend until 6 April, the day after Easter Monday. The current system of tiered restrictions based o…   Become a member to read […]

ITALY: Draghi’s program – A break from the past

ITALY: Draghi’s program – A break from the past | Speevr

Prime Minister Mario Draghi won his first confidence vote in the Senate late on 17 February, after calling for unity and sacrifices to bring the country out of an unprecedented health and economic emergency. Draghi’s new government, which was sworn in late last week after obtaini…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

ITALY: Draghi’s coalition of strange bedfellows

ITALY: Draghi’s coalition of strange bedfellows | Speevr

Mario Draghi began earlier today, 9 February, the final round of talks with smaller parties on forming a new government, followed by separate meetings with key players including the Five Star Movement (M5S), the Democratic Party (PD), and the Lega. The former European Central Ban…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]