Tag "Italy"
The Week Ahead: 25 February – 3 March 2018
Right wing populists slated to make gains in Italian elections. New ceasefire comes to Syria. EU budget negotiations spill over. The United Kingdom debates the customs union. All in The Week Ahead.
Four scenarios for Italy’s legislative elections in 2018
The upcoming elections in Italy increase the risk of political uncertainty. GRI looks at the potential outcomes of these polls.
Italy’s emerging terrorist threat
The recent apprehension of the Moroccan Nabil Benhamir in Genoa has sparked renewed interest for Rome’s counterterrorism strategy. Although Italy is a high symbolic country and despite the Islamic State’s repeated calls for attacks, the country has not suffered a major jihadist terrorist attack – yet.
Italy’s new election law: a primer
Italians will vote for their next government in 2018 in a newly-approved electoral system, the so-called Rosatellum Bis. How will it affect the next elections in Italy? Which political party will benefit from the new electoral system?
Sweden’s air-defense system is due for a major upgrade
Sweden’s outdated air-defense system spurs fierce competition over a billion-dollar contract, signaling growing security concerns.
Italy’s banking dilemma: Improving, but still needing help
Italy’s banking industry has gone through a recent rough period. But with an infusion of new funds and a call for much needed reforms, there may be a chance that there will be improvement.
Anti-Euro undercurrents in Italy are spelling trouble
Political risk is intensifying in the Eurozone, specifically in France and Italy. Italy is emerging as a potential auxiliary source of risk.
The Week Ahead
US hikes rates. South Korea holds security talks. Concerns grows over Sudan. The European Council meets. Putin and Abe discuss deal. All in The Week Ahead.
Why Italy’s referendum carries risks for the entire EU
Attention is turning to Italy constitutional referendum, where Renzi has said he will resign if he loses the vote. Many fear that the prevailing anti-establishment mood will defeat the government.
2017 will see more EU division over Russia sanctions
Russia’s counter-sanctions are hurting various European economies while major investment projects in Russia are being blocked by EU sanctions. This situation has led to enhanced tensions within the EU, thus increasing the risk of disunity regarding its policy towards Moscow.
