The Guardian view on Italyโ€™s divided opposition: a Five Star revolution can help unite the left | Editorial

Turmoil in the populist party founded by comedian Beppe Grillo could herald a crucial progressive realignmentPolitical scientists have long argued that a defining characteristic of populism is the distinction between a โ€œpure peopleโ€ and a โ€œcorrupt elit…

Opponents slam Meloniโ€™s government for glorifying Mussoliniโ€™s soldiers

The ruling Brothers of Italy party gets caught in another fascist nostalgia scandal.

Italyโ€™s budget mess leaves earthquake-stricken towns in limbo

The subsidy program that Rome can’t afford is a crucial part of efforts to piece shattered lives and towns back together.

โ€˜I was afraid of being strangledโ€™: Italian journalist speaks out after attack by neofascists

Italian politicians condemn assault that took place in Turin on weekend.

Wagenknechtโ€™s new EU Parliament group in question as Italyโ€™s M5S pick The Left

Plans for a new left-wing group in the European Parliament floated by Germanyโ€™s Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) could be in peril, as Italyโ€™s Five Star Movement applied to join the existing Left group despite being rumoured to be in talks with BSW.ย 

Italyโ€™s 5Star Movement asks to join Left group in European Parliament

Left-wing parliamentarians will vote on accepting the Italians Wednesday.

How French financial chaos could end Meloniโ€™s market honeymoonย 

Meloniโ€™s careful stewardship of the Italian economy has been rewarded by Europeโ€™s famously fickle financial markets. But chaos across the Alps could draw unwanted attention to Italyโ€™s huge debt pile.ย 

A punch-up in parliament reveals Italyโ€™s deepest scars

The Meloni coalitionโ€™s plan to give more power to โ€˜virtuousโ€™ regions has inflamed the country’s North-South divide.

Italy announces inquiry into its handling of Covid-19 pandemic

Victimsโ€™ relatives hail creation of commission but ex-ministers say it will be used as political attackItaly will carry out an inquiry into its handling of the coronavirus pandemic in a move hailed as โ€œa great victoryโ€ by the relatives of people killed…