Italian exports to the United States could fall by up to €16.5 billion in the medium term as a result of new import duties introduced by US President Donald Trump’s administration, industry group Confindustria warned on Monday.
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Premier Giorgia Meloni unveiled Italy’s 2026 budget bill, describing it as a “serious” plan built around families, business growth and tax relief. The cabinet approved the draft on Friday.
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ROME — Italy’s banks and insurance companies are to play a central role in funding the 2026 government budget. The Draft Budgetary Plan (DBP) submitted to the European Commission calls for a €4.4 billion contribution in 2026 — equal to 0.19 % of GDP. The financial sector’s contribution is to come via the extension of […]
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Rome, 16 October 2025 – The Italian Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FIEG) announced on Wednesday that it has filed a formal complaint with the Italian communications authority, AGCOM, targeting Google’s AI Overviews feature. The federation accuses the service of siphoning off user traffic from publishers’ websites and undermining their core revenue model of online advertising.
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Italy’s government will defend its “golden power” rules protecting key national assets, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Friday, after reports that the European Commission is preparing legal action against Rome.
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Rome, 8 October 2025 — Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that Italian banks may again be asked to contribute to the 2026 budget bill.
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Italian wine remains a cornerstone of trade and cultural connection between Italy and the United States, despite the challenges posed by ongoing 15% tariffs introduced in August. The topic took centre stage on Monday at Vinitaly.USA, part of the wine2wine Business Forum in Chicago.
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Italy’s construction and housing markets continued to grow in mid-2025, though the pace of expansion slowed compared with earlier months. Both sectors posted steady gains, highlighting resilience despite economic pressures.
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Italy has become the first EU country to pass a comprehensive AI law. It regulates use of artificial intelligence and includes criminal penalties for misuse.
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Italy’s labour market showed mixed signals in the second quarter of 2025, Istat reported on Friday. Premier Giorgia Meloni welcomed Istat’s report on employment in the south.
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