Economy



Eni shareholders back board, clearing way for CEO’s record fifth term

Eni shareholders have approved a new board lineup proposed by the Italian government, opening the way for Chief Executive Officer Claudio Descalzi to secure an unprecedented fifth term at the helm of the state-controlled energy company. At the annual general meeting, 51.38% of participating shareholders......

Italy opens antitrust probe into Glovo and Deliveroo over rider treatment claims

Italy’s competition authority has launched investigations into the Italian operations of food delivery platforms Glovo and Deliveroo over alleged misleading claims regarding the treatment of delivery riders. The probe also involves Glovo’s parent company Delivery Hero SE, which controls......

Italy posts modest growth in first quarter as economic risks increase

Italy recorded slight economic growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data released by the national statistics institute. The performance exceeded some expectations but remains fragile amid rising global uncertainties. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% compared......

Italy's CDP against selling stake in Nexi, sources say

Italy’s state-owned lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is not planning to sell its stake in payments company Nexi, according to sources familiar with the matter. CDP currently holds around 19% of Nexi through its investment arm CDP Equity. Despite recent market speculation, the institution......

Italy calls for EU budget flexibility on energy spending

Italy has urged the European Commission to allow greater flexibility in budget rules so that energy-related spending can be treated similarly to defence expenditures. The proposal reflects mounting pressure on European governments to address rising energy costs affecting households and businesses. Italian......

Italy set to become eurozone’s most indebted country, overtaking Greece

Italy is on track to become the most indebted country in the eurozone, surpassing Greece for the first time in years, according to recent fiscal projections. Estimates suggest that Italy’s public debt will peak at around 138.6% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026, slightly above Greece’s......

Luxury Group Cucinelli tightens sanctions compliance controls after allegations

Italian luxury group Brunello Cucinelli has strengthened its internal controls on compliance with European Union sanctions following allegations concerning potential violations related to exports to Russia. According to its latest annual report, the company adopted a reinforced trade compliance system......

Italy wary of headquarters issue in UniCredit–Commerzbank talks

Italy is reportedly monitoring closely the ongoing discussions between UniCredit and Commerzbank, amid concerns that the Italian banking group could consider relocating its headquarters to Germany as part of a potential takeover strategy. According to sources familiar with the matter, such a move is......

Italy sees modest growth in q1 supported by winter olympics, central bank says

Italy’s economy recorded modest growth during the first quarter of 2026, supported in part by increased activity linked to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, according to recent estimates from the Bank of Italy. In its latest economic bulletin, the central bank indicated that gross domestic......

Germany solar surge cuts gas demand amid Iran war shock

Germany’s solar power output is set to rise sharply this summer, reducing reliance on natural gas as energy markets face disruption from the war in Iran. Data from BloombergNEF shows solar generation in Europe’s largest electricity market will average about 16.5 gigawatts between April and......

Middle East war splits energy markets into winners and losers

A six-week conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered Asia's worst energy crisis in decades, with surging fuel prices, severe LPG shortages, and widespread economic fallout. A fragile two-week ceasefire announced April 7 offers only tentative relief. Wood Mackenzie's......

Spanish wind sector warns EU windfall tax could slow clean energy investment

Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Austria have urged the European Commission to introduce an EU-wide windfall tax on energy companies, as fuel prices surge בעקבות geopolitical tensions. In a joint letter dated April 3 and addressed to climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra,......

ECB warns euro zone banks near reserve limits as liquidity shrinks

The European Central Bank has warned that banks across the euro area must prepare for tighter liquidity conditions as excess reserves decline rapidly. In a blog post published on April 2, the ECB said nearly half of the banking system will soon operate close to minimum reserve comfort levels. Central......

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