Italy Is Europe's Next Big Problem
Europhiles in Italy are busily looking for an Italian Macron
Matteo Renzi
Is Europe's frosty relations with Russia thawing amid growth of populism?
Signs are growing relations between former Cold War enemies appear to be thawing following votes suggesting a new wave of politics sweeping across Europe.
European Populism in the Age of Donald Trump
A populist groundswell, newly bolstered by the Italian referendum's results, has found a voice in parties on both ends of the political spectrum
Kosachev on Italian referendum: period of political turbulence begins in EU
Italy’s rejection of constitutional reforms, which has already resulted in Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s decision to step down, may create problems for the EU, the head of Russia’s Federation Council Committee …
Italian PM Matteo Renzi resigns
Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi was roundly defeated in a referendum to change Italy’s constitution.He conceded defeat and said he would submit his resignation to Italy’s president, Sergio Mattarella, on Monday …
Italy's choice
Results of referendum in Italy, scheduled for December 4, are crucial for Europe
EU defines new sanctions policy on Russia
European Union leaders faced resistance from Italy to impose new sanctions against Moscow. The debate over threatening additional sanctions came during dinner at the EU’s autumn summit, a day after French President …
Erdogan, EU leaders discuss visa cancellation
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, France’s President Francois Hollande and Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo …
The US believes Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline is a BAD deal for Europe
Uncertainty across the EU is likely to increase if Merkel and Renzi continue to disagree on energy and economy policy
Putin offers condolences to Renzi due to earthquake in Italy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences to Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi over the human losses as a result of a devastating earthquake in the country’s central regions, the …
Italy in fightback against German-led EU austerity
Mediterranean countries are forming a new anti-austerity alliance against Berlin
Italy prepares rescue bids ahead of stress tests on banks
Tests will reveal whether companies are prepared for market shocks and recessions or not
Analysts fear looming Italian Bank failure
The Italians have to face the specter of a major bank failure that analysts say could utterly cripple Italy’s financial structure.
NATO Unity, Tested by Russia, Shows Some Cracks
Most revolve around the question of whether to deter or placate Russia
Forget Brexit — Italy is poised to tear Europe apart
Italy is on the cusp of tearing Europe apart but the economic and political crisis brewing in the nation is largely going unnoticed
Merkel, Tusk, Hollande and Renzi to discuss Brexit on June 27
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she has invited the leaders of France and Italy as well as the European Council president to Berlin on Monday to discuss how to secure European unity after Britain voted to leave the 28-member …
What's behind Steinmeier's criticism of NATO?
The issue of relations with Russia once again divided European political community
SPIEF 2016. Day two
The second day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has come to an end. The central event was a plenary session with participation of Russian and …
SPIEF 2016 kicks off in St.Petersburg
The XX St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is opening today in the Expoforum congress and exhibition center. The event will be attended by representatives of 600 Russian and some 500 foreign companies from 60 countries - the …
Putin and Sarkozy to have dinner in St. Petersburg
Russian President Vladimir Putin will have an informal meeting with former French President Nikolas Sarkozy in St. Petersburg today. Earlier, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov said …
