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  • Saturday, 13 August, 2022
    Energy crisis
    European nations take differing approaches to shield citizens from surge in energy bills

    From price freezes to cheap public transport, countries are turning to a variety of measures to reduce costs

  • Thursday, 11 August, 2022
    Italian election
    Italy’s rightwing alliance pledges solidarity with EU and Nato

    Coalition tipped to form new government in Rome seeks to reassure allies and Brussels after collapse of Draghi administration

  • Wednesday, 10 August, 2022
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    Rightwing parties tipped to triumph in forthcoming elections join protests in Piombino against floating regasification plant

  • Sunday, 7 August, 2022
    Turkish politics
    Alarm mounts in western capitals over Turkey’s deepening ties with Russia

    Officials warn of retaliation if Ankara helps Moscow evade sanctions after Erdoğan and Putin agree to increase co-operation

  • Sunday, 7 August, 2022
    Italian election
    Spectre of Russian interference hangs over Italy’s snap elections

    Some in the country believe the Kremlin helped to script last month’s ousting of Mario Draghi

  • Friday, 5 August, 2022
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    Ukrainians share the heartache of leaving their homeland to start new lives and uncertainty over their next steps

  • Tuesday, 2 August, 2022
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    Many voters will want to punish the parties that pulled the plug on national unity government

  • Sunday, 31 July, 2022
    News in-depthEU economy
    Summer tourism brightens eurozone economy but cost of living crisis casts shadow

    Despite a strong second quarter economists still think the region will fall into recession

  • Friday, 29 July, 2022
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    Europe’s fight to stay united over war in Ukraine

    The EU has shown solidarity, but facing inflation, a cost of living crisis and possible energy rationing, leaders now face a daunting test

  • Friday, 29 July, 2022
    Eurozone economy
    Eurozone growth boosted by tourism as inflation hits fresh high

    France and southern Europe outperform forecasts but economists warn of darkening prospects as German GDP stalls

  • Wednesday, 27 July, 2022
    Energy crisis
    European gas price rise accelerates as Russia cuts flows

    Cost has surged 25% this week as Moscow reduces supply through key pipeline

  • Wednesday, 27 July, 2022
    Italian politics
    Italy told to retain €200bn Covid recovery plan after Draghi exit

    EU economic commissioner says Brussels will not renegotiate fundamentals of deal

  • Tuesday, 26 July, 2022
    News in-depthItalian politics
    Doubts over Italy’s access to €800bn EU Covid fund after Draghi’s exit

    Elections raise questions over Rome’s ability to stick to reform timetable

  • Sunday, 24 July, 2022
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    Europe’s stretched tourist workforce struggles to meet surge in demand

    Hotels, restaurants and tour operators hit by more than 400,000 vacancies in southern eurozone countries

  • Friday, 22 July, 2022
    Italian politics
    ‘Draghi walked into a trap’: leader’s ultimatum shatters Italy’s stability

    Rightwing parties seek to take advantage of early elections after prime minister’s departure

  • Thursday, 21 July, 2022
    Italian politics
    Italy president calls snap elections after Draghi quits as PM

    Resignation triggers alarm among investors with sell-off in Rome’s bond yields intensifying

  • Wednesday, 20 July, 2022
    Italian politics
    Draghi on brink after coalition partners withdraw backing

    Italian prime minister set to quit as League, Forza Italia and Five Star say they will boycott confidence vote

  • Wednesday, 20 July, 2022
    Italian politics
    Mario Draghi offers to stay as Italy’s PM if coalition partners back reform

    Prime minister willing to remain if he can secure support for change from fractious political parties

  • Wednesday, 20 July, 2022
    Europe Express
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    Tensions run high ahead of Mario Draghi’s return to parliament today to gauge support for his agenda

  • Tuesday, 19 July, 2022
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    Italy’s hard-right parties ready to fill void if Draghi fulfils threat to quit

    Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party leads polls but rivalry with League’s Matteo Salvini could complicate alliances

  • Friday, 15 July, 2022
    News in-depthItalian politics
    Mario Draghi struggles through mire of Italy’s turbulent politics

    Hope for reform fades but some believe offering resignation strengthens prime minister’s hand if he opts to fight on

  • Friday, 15 July, 2022
    Italian economy
    Italian debt market flashes warning as Draghi government teeters

    Gap widens between Italian and German borrowing costs as political risk mounts

  • Thursday, 14 July, 2022
    Italian politics
    Mario Draghi offers to stand down as Italy’s prime minister

    President rejects resignation of former ECB chief and asks him to speak to parliament next week

  • Thursday, 14 July, 2022
    Italian politics
    Mario Draghi’s government under threat as Italy’s Five Star boycotts vote

    Populist party says national unity administration has failed to help families struggling with soaring costs

  • Thursday, 14 July, 2022
    EU recovery fund
    Labour shortages in southern Europe threaten post-Covid building boom

    Construction activity surges but companies face high wage demands as rollout of EU recovery funds begins

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