Politics

Explainer: Why Italy's President Matters More Than Most People Think

October 20, 2026

Italy’s president looks ceremonial, but in coalition crises the Quirinale can decide who gets the first chance to form a government —...

October 04, 2026

A plain-language guide to Italy's main parties, what each stands for, and why coalitions — not individual parties — decide who governs.

October 02, 2026

A practical English-language guide to Italian election night: where the official results live, what the jargon means, and how to read...