Italy
EU tensions over immigration are growing
The surge in irregular migration and asylum seekers is fuelling friction between the EU’s largest member-states
EUEU will struggle to achieve migration objectives
Ursula Von der Leyen has visited Lampedusa to show solidarity with Rome as it struggles with irregular immigration
ItalyRisk of tension between Italy and EU is growing
Migration pressures could lead to renewed tension between Rome and other EU capitals
ItalyEuro-area economic activity will slow into 2024
The euro-area is now expected to grow less in 2023 and 2024 than had been expected in May
EUItaly’s exit from China’s BRI remains likely
Italy has until December to decide whether to renew or terminate its participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative
ItalyItaly will intensify its outreach to North Africa
Rome is active across the region, expanding ties and building its competitive advantage over other European capitals
North AfricaGreece and Italy will build stronger ties
Italian Prime Minister Meloni visited Greece, pushing for closer coordination between the two countries on EU issues
GreeceTax exposes fiscal challenge facing Italy’s coalition
Italy’s government has introduced a controversial windfall tax on the assets of banks
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