View from Rome: Two speed sympathy
Although differences persist, Italy will need little convincing on Tusk deal
Although differences persist, Italy will need little convincing on Tusk deal
Nascent resentment is building in Italy over the lack of burden sharing
Italy wants to look outward to tackle refugee crisis, but domestic criticism over Turkey’s role
For Italy, Valetta was an opportunity to bring Italian interest in Africa to the fore
Interest in Law & Justice’s victory comes from Italy’s anti-European opposition
The search for a common European approach to Syria dominates in Italy
Work remains on Europeanising the solutions to the refugee crisis
The priority of the Eastern Partnership for Rome is the consilidation of democratic transition processes
Italy has been hard hit by sanctions on Russia, but it has held the European line, while still promoting further dialogue
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.