Italy
Post-COVID era could be better for European populists
Right-wing populist parties are reasonably well placed to increase their support in the post-COVID era
Western EuropeEuropean health passes may deepen vaccine divisions
Strict conditions to enter social venues have triggered large protests in Italy, France and Greece
FranceItaly’s next government rests on Draghi’s fortunes
The performance of Mario Draghi’s government will have a major impact on support for Italy’s main right-wing parties
ItalySea deaths could intensify EU divisions over migration
The number of migrants who died crossing the Mediterranean has risen substantially this year
EUEU growth forecasts could influence fiscal policy
A strong rebound could embolden fiscal hawks to call for a strict re-imposition of spending rules from 2023
EUItaly will be slow to withdraw from China’s BRI
Despite external and internal pressures, Italy's government will be reluctant to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative
ItalyRule of law will undermine Italy’s growth potential
Italy’s poor record in rule of law and institutional efficiency threatens to undermine Italy’s growth prospects
ItalySecond Berlin talks can help advance Libya transition
Germany says it will host another conference on Libya on June 23
Libya