The Italian government’s aid to businesses and families aimed at protecting them from higher prices caused by the US war in Iran won’t damage the country’s fiscal position, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said.
Lights switched on in a residential home next to an electricity pylon in Turin, Italy, on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Europe’s energy firms did much better than expected in the third quarter, as stronger refining margins offset the impact of subdued oil prices, though the outlook going into 2026 remains uncertain.
The Iran war is forcing soul-searching within the global economic elite on how to respond to a series of shocks that show no signs of abating.
Attendees stand on the banks of Lake Como during the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. The 45th annual forum is titled "Intelligence On The World, Europe And Italy".
The Iran war is forcing soul-searching within the global economic elite on how to respond to a series of shocks that show no signs of abating.
Attendees stand on the banks of Lake Como during the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. The 45th annual forum is titled "Intelligence On The World, Europe And Italy".
The Iran war is forcing soul-searching within the global economic elite on how to respond to a series of shocks that show no signs of abating.
Attendees stand on the banks of Lake Como during the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. The 45th annual forum is titled "Intelligence On The World, Europe And Italy".
Nouriel Roubini predicted that US President Donald Trump is more likely to escalate his war in Iran to obtain a win than back down and risk worse consequences on the economy and international order.
Nouriel Roubini predicted that US President Donald Trump is more likely to escalate his war in Iran to obtain a win than back down and risk worse consequences on the economy and international order.
The Italian government is set to cut its economic growth forecast, reflecting a hit from the war in the Persian Gulf.
Pedestrians near the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. “We want an Italy that is loyal to its partners but is subject to nobody,” Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni said in wide-ranging remarks at the Atreju party event in Rome on Sunday.
The Italian government is set to cut its economic growth forecast, reflecting a hit from the war in the Persian Gulf.
Pedestrians near the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. “We want an Italy that is loyal to its partners but is subject to nobody,” Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni said in wide-ranging remarks at the Atreju party event in Rome on Sunday.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni called on Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche to resign as she attempts to clean house after a defeat in a key referendum this week, in a sign of growing turmoil within her government.
European Central Bank policymakers would be ready to raise interest rates as soon as their next meeting should fallout from the war in Iran push inflation too far above target, according to people familiar with the situation.
European Central Bank policymakers would be ready to raise interest rates as soon as their next meeting should fallout from the war in Iran push inflation too far above target, according to people familiar with the situation.
Italy’s government approved a temporary cut to excise taxes on fuel in a bid to help citizens deal with higher costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
Italy’s government approved a temporary cut to excise taxes on fuel in a bid to help citizens deal with higher costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
Giorgia Meloni has long pitched nuclear energy as a cure for Italy’s wilting economy. Now her government is plotting how to actually resurrect the banned technology.
Giorgia Meloni has long pitched nuclear energy as a cure for Italy’s wilting economy. Now her government is plotting how to actually resurrect the banned technology.
The current situation in energy markets — triggered by the war in Iran — would allow for the release of strategic oil reserves, according to European Union Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
Valdis Dombrovskis, economy commissioner for the European Union (EU), during a news conference following a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday, March 9, 2026. The French government said the possibility of releasing strategic oil reserves would be discussed at a virtual meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers Monday. Photographer: Omar Havana/Bloomberg
The current situation in energy markets — triggered by the war in Iran — would allow for the release of strategic oil reserves, according to European Union Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
The current situation in energy markets — triggered by the war in Iran — would allow for the release of strategic oil reserves, according to European Union Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti cautioned against the temptation to hike interest rates in response to fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy's finance minister, left, and Roland Lescure, France's finance minister, at a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday, March 9, 2026. The French government said the possibility of releasing strategic oil reserves would be discussed at a virtual meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers Monday.
Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti cautioned against the temptation to hike interest rates in response to fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy's finance minister, left, and Roland Lescure, France's finance minister, at a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday, March 9, 2026. The French government said the possibility of releasing strategic oil reserves would be discussed at a virtual meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers Monday.
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