ITALY: Political impact of Covid-19 will materialize after the crisis
Italy is struggling to halt the spread of Covid-19 that has killed 148 people and infected 3858 individuals (as of 5 March at 6pm local time). The data released on 5 March by the authorities indicated that the number of infected increased by almost 600 individuals over the previo… Become a member to read […]
ITALY: Government battles covid-19 outbreak
Italy is battling with the worst Coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak outside Asia, with more than 200 cases reported across five different regions, and five dead. Two major clusters of infection have been identified so far, both in the country’s economic heartland. One is south-east … Become a member to read the rest of this article
Macro Series – Postcard – Italy: more complicated than a tale of two regions
In statistical terms Italy is country of variances, rather than of averages. Italy’s economy has scarcely grown since the beginning of the new century, and is yet to re-attain its pre-2008 level. But Italy’s economic problems extend beyond its aggregate performance: it also ha… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ITALY: A (likely) setback for Salvini; some relief for the government
Italy’s center-left Democratic Party (PD) looks on course to beat Matteo Salvini’s Lega in a closely watched election in the northern region of Emilia-Romagna, exit polls and early vote projections have indicated late on 26 January. The result, if confirmed once votes are talli… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ITALY: From chaos to meltdown?
A government already afraid of its own shadow may go into political meltdown next week depending on the outcome of the 26 January regional election in Emilia-Romagna. While the coalition partners will try desperately to stick together to avert snap national elections (and the l… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ITALIA: A wobbly government faces key Emilia-Romagna vote
With a few days left before the vote, the outcome of the regional election in Emilia-Romagna remains unclear; in contrast, the right-wing bloc seems set to win in Calabria. While the right-wing alliance’s possible success in Emilia-Romagna may not push the government beyond … Become a member to read the rest of this article