The regulations governing relations and the flow of information between the two groups have been approved. Following the conclusion of the public takeover bid, the group led by CEO Matteo Del Fante will formally exercise management and coordination over the telecoms company

In September, inflation rose from 3.3 to 4.2 per cent. Food, household and personal care goods rose from 0.9 to 1.7 per cent, whilst energy and fuel prices also rose

Falling employment figures, weak investment and stagnant productivity. We need to reverse this trend to avoid an Italy stuck at zero point something for at least the next decade 

From the new draft issued by the Ministry of Economic Development, it would appear that the government wishes to give craft businesses the opportunity to expand. However, according to Confindustria, this creates a ‘grey area’ enshrined in law, whereby a business is classified as industrial when it competes in the market and as a craft business when it has to bear certain costs and obligations

The government’s measure is not the most far-reaching decision, but rather what one would logically expect at the end of a parliamentary term. The opposition’s objections, on the other hand, seem rather vague.

Postponing the ban by a year is a sensible stopgap measure: the difference in environmental damage between Euro 5 and Euro 6 is minimal, whilst changing cars or extending journeys entails a tangible cost. European policy on emission limits still needs to be revised.