# Italy
Latest news and articles about Italy
Total: 15 articles found
Echoes of Resistance: Rome’s Liberation Day and the Persistent Weight of History
Italy marked National Liberation Day with major commemorative events at Rome’s Museum of the Liberation, highlighting the history of the 1943-1944 resistance. The museum, a former Gestapo prison, continues to serve as a vital institutional guardian of Italy's anti-fascist heritage and democratic origins.
Shadows of the Resistance: Rome’s Liberation Day and the Politics of Memory
Italians gathered at the Museum of the Liberation of Rome to commemorate National Liberation Day on April 25. The event highlights the enduring significance of the 1943-1944 resistance period against Nazi and fascist forces as a foundational element of modern Italian democracy.
Transactional Security: Trump’s Break with Italy Signals a NATO in Existential Crisis
Donald Trump has publicly withdrawn his commitment to defend Italy after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni refused to allow U.S. strikes on Iran from Sicilian bases. This escalation highlights a breakdown in NATO unity as European allies increasingly balk at being drawn into American-led Middle Eastern conflicts.
Leapmotor’s Italian Surge: A New Blueprint for Chinese EV Expansion?
Leapmotor has surged to the top of Italy’s electric vehicle market, recording over 11,000 registrations in the first quarter of 2026. The company's massive year-on-year growth highlights the effectiveness of its strategic partnership with Stellantis in navigating European market complexities.
The Stellantis Factor: Leapmotor’s Italian Surge Redefines Chinese EV Expansion
Leapmotor recorded 11,637 new car registrations in Italy in Q1 2026, highlighting the early success of its joint venture with Stellantis. This milestone suggests that integrated partnerships between Chinese EV makers and European legacy brands may be the most effective strategy for bypassing trade barriers.
Cracks in the Atlantic: Meloni’s Defiance Signals a European Revolt Against Washington’s Iran War
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly rejected US pressure to support military operations against Iran, joining a growing list of European nations denying the US military airspace and base access. The rift has escalated to the point where President Trump is reportedly considering a US withdrawal from NATO, signaling a historic breakdown in transatlantic security cooperation.
Europe Pulls Back and Repositions in Iraq as Iran Conflict Threatens Regional Bases
Spain and Italy have moved troops in Iraq after a series of drone attacks and expanding US–Israeli strikes on Iran raised risks to Western bases. The incidents, which include a French fatality, have prompted European redeployments and increased naval presence in the eastern Mediterranean as capitals weigh force protection against mission commitments.
Thousands March in Rome to Protest US–Israel Strikes on Iran, Warning Europe Against Escalation
Thousands marched in Rome on 14 March to protest US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with unions and social groups warning that a widening Middle East war would burden ordinary people. Demonstrators demanded diplomatic solutions and urged European governments to avoid military escalation while protecting vulnerable domestic constituencies from the economic fallout.
Rome Demonstrators Denounce US–Israeli Strikes on Iran as 'Pre‑planned' Aggression
On March 1, anti‑war activists rallied outside the US embassy in Rome to protest what they called US and Israeli strikes on Iran, mourning civilian victims and accusing Western governments of premeditated aggression. Organisers argued the attacks violated international norms and could not be justified as genuine negotiation efforts, a message with potential implications for public opinion in NATO capitals.
Sweden Signals Interest in Japan–UK–Italy Next‑Gen Fighter, Weighs Domestic Path Versus Partnership by 2027
Sweden has expressed openness to joining the Japan–UK–Italy Global Combat Air Programme but will decide by 2027 whether to cooperate or develop a national fighter. The choice balances industrial survival and export opportunities for Saab against sovereign control, cost and political constraints tied to alliance integration.
Trilateral Next‑Gen Fighter Programme Stalls as UK Delays Key Contract, Putting 2035 Target at Risk
The Japan‑UK‑Italy Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has been set back after the planned 2025 contract between its international government body and the trilateral joint venture was delayed for reasons tied to the UK. The postponement imperils the programme’s 2035 deployment goal and raises wider questions about governance, cost‑sharing and strategic timelines in multinational defence projects.
A Chaotic ‘Breakfast Club’ at the EU Summit Exposes Faultlines Over Inclusion and Migration
A hastily arranged pre-summit breakfast hosted by Italy with Germany and Belgium delayed the start of an EU summit and provoked complaints from several member states who said they were not invited. The meeting—intended to coordinate tougher migration policy—produced little substance but highlighted risks to EU cohesion from informal, selective gatherings.