Michele Santoro’s misrepresentation of Istat figures and the broader issue of Italian talk shows, where the value of a contribution depends primarily on whether it is for or against the government, rather than on any real knowledge of the subject

Patuanelli criticises the government’s ‘primary surplus’, whilst the PD does not question it. The centre-left needs clarification not only on foreign policy, but also on economic policy

In the second quarter of 2026, public spending rose to 50.9 per cent of GDP and the tax burden to 43.5 per cent. Yet politicians do not seem to realise the implications of the new regime of higher interest rates

The budgetary policy outlined in the Five Star Movement’s document bears the hallmarks of the populist approach so dear to the Movement: laudable objectives that bring clear benefits, whilst the sacrifices required to fund them are far less clear.

Over the past three years, the US central bank has underestimated the rise in prices. There is an element of bad luck linked to numerous unforeseeable shocks, but also some poorly targeted decisions

The secretary of the PD is proposing to tax this elusive margin for producers, but she does so without explaining exactly what she is referring to. Is the problem scarcity or competition?

In Italy, we face not only a problem with education, but also with retaining human capital. A university may attract students, but it is ultimately the economy that must convince graduates to stay by offering competitive salaries, career prospects and a good quality of life. A proposal to tackle the decline in population