5-star Movement

Italy's Draghi lays down conditions for government survival amid crisis

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has said now is not the time for political uncertainty within the eurozone's third largest economy, amid a myriad of domestic and geopolitical challenges.

Italy's president rejects Prime Minister Draghi's offer to resign

Though Draghi’s government won a confidence vote in the Senate on a relief bill to help Italians facing soaring energy costs, 5-Star senators were absent, raising the spectre of a snap general election.

Italy approves $992 million rescue for ailing bank Pop Bari

Italy's government approved a capital injection, up to $992 million, to rescue the ailing cooperative bank Popolare di Bari on Sunday.

Italian parties reach deal to form new coalition government

The deal between populist 5-Star Movement and centre-left Democratic Party, two historic enemies, is set to bring to an end what Italian newspapers have dubbed “the craziest crisis ever”.

Italy's bickering parties get more time to build majority

President Sergio Mattarella seeks swift end to weeks of political turmoil while Democratic Party raises bar for coalition deal with 5-Star.

Italy's president accepts Conte's resignation, calls for consultations

Announcing his resignation, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte made a blistering attack on his own interior minister, Matteo Salvini, accusing him of sinking the ruling coalition and endangering the economy for personal and political gain.

Charity ship says migrants' safety at risk, Italy to allow minors off

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has appeared to buckle under pressure to ease the political standoff over a migrant rescue ship, saying he would allow minors to disembark after being at sea for two weeks.

France recalls Italian envoy after worst verbal onslaught 'since the war'

France's decision comes amid mounting tensions between the two country's after Italy's deputy prime minister met with French 'yellow vest' protesters and a string of critical Italian comments toward French government.

Italy and the EU on a collision course over budget

The struggle for power between Italy and the EU is much more than just the budget; it's about who rules Italy.

Italy hikes deficit, defying EU, as economy minister caves in

Italy sets a 2.4 percent deficit of GDP target for 2019-21 despite the country’s economy minister hoping to keep the deficit below 2 percent in accordance with EU demands to rein in its high debt.

Italians back League, 5-Star plan as groups ready government team

Leaders from Italy's biggest populist parties have agreed on a power-sharing deal, after an inconclusive election in March lead to political deadlock.

Italy far-right leader says has 'right and duty' to form government

With 37 percent of the vote, the centre-right alliance comprises the anti-immigrant and eurosceptic Lega party led by Matteo Salvini, while the populist Five Star Movement made the largest gains as a single party.