ITALY: From Super Mario to Mario?
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: New restrictions, new subsidies
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: Draghi’s program – A break from the past
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
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 […]
ITALY: Jumping on Draghi’s bus
Prime Minister-designate Mario Draghi will wrap up his consultations with political parties on 6 February, when he meets delegations from the Lega and the Five Star Movement (M5S), and then decide whether he has enough backing to form what would be Italy’s 67th government since W… Become a member to read the rest of […]