Italy

An Italian déjà-vu

The European Commission published today its country-specific recommendations, in the context of the European semester. The leitmotiv, in the case of I

Italy must expand its online franchise

To successfully use emerging technologies to enhance its democracy, Italy must expand the online franchise, by improving broadband access and bringing

Annual dinner: Keynote speech by the Prime Minister of Italy, Enrico Letta

The euro area's tightrope walk: debt and competitiveness in Italy and Spain

Competitiveness adjustment in struggling southern euro-area members requires persistently lower inflation than in major trading partners, but low

Italy’s elections had little impact on TARGET2 balances

We documented early signs of improved market sentiment towards struggling euro members in this post at the end of January. Since then, however, Europe

Italy and Spain "must break down barriers to growth"

The current crisis afflicting the eurozone has brought the economic convergence between southern and northern Europe to a grinding halt. The Mediter

Economic Patriotism: lessons from Italy