Silvia Francescon

View from Rome: Two speed sympathy

Although differences persist, Italy will need little convincing on Tusk deal

View from Rome: Eyes on Africa

For Italy, Valetta was an opportunity to bring Italian interest in Africa to the fore

View from Rome: Vision quest

The search for a common European approach to Syria dominates in Italy

Scorecard 2015: The view from Rome

Governmental upheaval limited Italy’s ability to lead on foreign policy, but it remained engaged in the southern neighbourhood and moved forward the debate on privacy and security.