Tax figures remind us that the middle class is constantly being squeezed. But every time there is an attempt to cut taxes for those earning over 35,000 euros a year, outrage ensues: “No handouts to the rich”

Two weeks after the proposal for the Affordable Housing Act, the Portuguese capital has seen a 40 per cent drop in tourist rentals over three years, whilst rents have risen by 8 per cent. Other cases from Paris to Berlin

France is right to call on the EU to delay restrictions on oil and gas imports

The reduction in Italy’s deficit is good news, even if it does not yet allow the country to exit the infringement procedure. It should serve as an encouragement to do better next year, without looking for shortcuts

The government has set a price cap on fuel sold by Enilive at 2.19 euros per litre for diesel and 1.99 euros per litre for petrol (around 17 cents less than current average prices). The measure will come into effect on 28 September, with the possibility of extension until the end of the year. Palazzo Chigi: “A commendable gesture of support for Italy”

The €800 Drip watches reignite the debate on Italian manufacturing. It is not just a question of branding, but of production capacity. If China is moving into the premium sector, Italy must ask itself what it still has to offer and how worthwhile it is to invest in it

Poverty is rising, GDP is stagnating and wages are suffering. The president’s approval ratings are falling and there will be an election next year

The head of FdI’s secretariat criticises Istat for failing to exit the infringement procedure, but his figures do not add up

According to the CEO of the French start-up, American companies are exploiting fear to squeeze competitors out of the market.