Italy’s political crisis: Nearly 15 months of high drama
A recap of nearly 15 months of drama in Italian politics, after Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was handed a mandate to form a new government last week
Italy’s political crisis: the scenarios
Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is ready to resign, bringing down the bickering coalition government and potentially forcing a snap election
Salvini could take Italy out of EU, former PM warns
Matteo Salvini, who has plunged Italy into turmoil by pulling out of the coalition government, could eventually take the country out of the EU, a former prime minister has warned
Italy’s political crisis: what happens next?
What happens next with Italy's fragile coalition government after Matteo Salvini sparked a political crisis by calling for snap elections
Salvini ambush sparks Italy political crisis
Italy is plunged into political uncertainty after Interior Minister Matteo Salvini calls for snap elections while parliament is on summer recess
Key measures in revised Italian government budget
Italian lawmakers have approved a revised 2019 budget after the populist government's initial plan faced stiff opposition from EU officials and a cool reception in financial markets.
Eurozone ministers urge inflexible Italy to drop budget defiance
Eurozone finance ministers urge Italy to reverse course on its rule-breaking budget amid fears of market turmoil and a return of the debt crisis.
Italy’s government wants to borrow more
Rome has declared war against austerity, amid hefty criticism both at home and abroad. But the government is sticking to its plans.
Populist surge leaves Italy in political limbo
Rival populist leaders are left fighting for the right to govern Italy after their surge in a general election leaves the country in political limbo.
Job-hungry and disillusioned: Young Italians roam far hoping for work
Young people are most affected by Italy's recent economic crisis. In the upcoming general election, their discontent could help the Five Star Movement score an historic victory.