Virus-hit Italy faces political crisis over EU recovery plan
Italy is facing a fresh political crisis after weeks of turmoil in the coalition government came to head in a row over how to spend billions of euros in EU coronavirus recovery funds
EU raises heat on Italy over high debt, deficit
The European Commission has formally put Italy on notice about its deteriorating deficit and snowballing debt, re-opening a political battle with populist-led Rome
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.
Brussels rejects Italy budget, paves way for sanctions
Brussels has officially rejected Italy's big-spending budget, clearing the path for unprecedented sanctions and deepening a bitter row with Rome's populist government.
European Commission ups the ante against Italy in budget row
The European Commission has rejected Italy's 2019 spending plan for contravening EU fiscal rules.
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.
EU rejects Italy’s budget in eurozone first
The European Commission has rejected Italy's draft 2019 budget, the first time the EU executive has ever sent a member state back to the drawing board over spending plans