Italy
Prospects for Western Europe to end-2019
Early elections are more likely to take place in Italy, where the far-right League looks set to consolidate its power.
Western EuropeModeration is waning in Italy-EU conflict
The threat of EU measures forces the ruling parties to decide which policies to prioritise, downsize or abandon
ItalySalvini will likely bring down Italy’s government
Italy's prime minister has threatened to resign unless the coalition parties are committed to working together
ItalyM5S leader vote will shake Italian government
Activists of Italy’s co-governing M5S will participate in a no-confidence vote on party leader Luigi di Maio
ItalyEU centre holds but finding consensus will be tougher
More parties will form part of a centrist grand coalition, making policy-making more challenging
EURisks outweigh rewards for very large EU bank mergers
The failed talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank highlight both the perils and promise of combining
InternationalRenewed Eni contract will bolster Algerian gas market
Despite ongoing national protests and a recent change in leadership, Sonatrach is working to maintain its deals
AlgeriaItaly’s EP elections may worsen populist relations
Italy's government is more likely to last than collapse after the EP elections but division will widen
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