Economy
Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is reportedly considering splitting a 15% ownership stake into three equal parts, potentially involving major luxury players including LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, L'Oreal SA, and EssilorLuxottica SA. According to reports, the plan is linked to the long-term......
Swiss telecom group Swisscom has warned that its dispute over mobile tower infrastructure in Italy could take up to five years to fully resolve, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s highly competitive telecom market. The company is seeking to reduce its dependence on Italian tower......
Italian banking group BPER Banca reported stronger-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of the year, supported by higher revenues and the successful integration of its merger with Banca Popolare di Sondrio. The bank announced a net profit of 549 million euros during the first three......
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’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 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 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 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 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......
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 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’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’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......
