Focus on Govt of Italy
Italy and African Development Bank sign $420 million co-financing deal
The deal is part of Italy's €6b Mattei plan to boost African development.
Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it
European right-wing leaders embrace climate action as economic opportunity, contrasting U.S. fossil fuel-driven skepticism under Trump.
Stellantis again pauses Italy plants as minister wants new investments
Stellantis pauses production at two Italian plants amid EV challenges, as Rome demands clear investment plans to secure jobs.
AtkinsRéalis wins contract to build two new Candu reactors in Romania
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has announced a deal to build two new Candu nuclear reactors in Romania.
Stellantis pledges not to close plants or slash jobs in Italy
"Stellantis does not intend to close any plants in Italy, just as it has no intention of making collective redundancies."
Italy cuts automotive industry support to avoid funding cars made in China
Italy plans to cut 4.6 billion euros from auto industry funds to avoid supporting electric cars made in China, says minister.
Top EU countries spend $45 billion subsidizing fossil-fuel company cars, study says
The EU's five biggest members spend 42 billion euros annually subsidizing fossil-fuel company cars, according to a recent study.
BMW CEO: Europe must cancel petrol engine ban to reduce reliance on China
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse urges Europe to reconsider its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars to reduce reliance on China’s battery supply.
Italy eyes Westinghouse, EDF as partners for nuclear-power firm: sources
Italy is considering Westinghouse or EDF as international partners for a state-backed company to build advanced nuclear reactors.
Italy in talks with China’s Dongfeng and others over auto plant, minister says
Dongfeng, which is a partner of Stellantis in China, is launching its cars in Italy, starting with EV models of its Voyah brand.
