Italy
Ruling hurts European efforts to externalise migration
The Italy-Albania migration pact is in jeopardy after a court ruling ordered the return of migrants to Italy
AlbaniaRule of law unlikely to cause EU-Italy confrontation
The threat to media freedom in Italy is approaching high-risk levels, according to the EU’s annual rule-of-law report
ItalyLondon will struggle to control irregular migration
Controlling irregular migration is a key priority for Prime Minister Keir Starmer
United KingdomEU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain likely
Divisions have increased among EU states over the prospect of further tariffs on imports of Chinese electric cars
EUItaly-EU relations face growing vulnerabilities
Relations between Italy’s prime minister and the European Commission president have deteriorated recently
ItalySalvini faces a major leadership test in Italy
Poor results in upcoming elections could herald the end of Matteo Salvini’s eleven-year leadership of the League
ItalyEU countries will struggle to externalise asylum
The idea of externalising asylum procedures is gaining traction in some EU countries
EUGreater risks lie ahead for Italy’s government
Italy’s right-wing coalition has proven stable but political and economic challenges will increase
ItalyEU fiscal reforms will reinforce regional divergence
Reforms to the Stability and Growth Pact will limit spending for high-debt countries
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