The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Sardinian regional government’s suspension of authorisations for green energy plants is unlawful: this is the third time in two years. The island is the region lagging furthest behind on its decarbonisation targets

Energy shock, part two. US President Trump’s announcement this evening of a massive attack on Iran, coupled with fears that, in addition to the Strait of Hormuz, shipping through the Red Sea may also be disrupted following the Houthis’ attack on a Saudi oil tanker, and the price of Brent crude, have shifted investor sentiment

The deposit rate remains at 2.25 per cent, the main refinancing rate at 2.40 per cent and the marginal lending rate at 2.65 per cent

Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles are rising, at the expense of petrol and diesel cars. Chinese brands are driving market growth

The chairman of the group of the same name, which comprises over 130 vessels, warns: “There have been moments of hope and setbacks, but there is no genuine dialogue.” And following the release of his vessel thanks to the Italian Foreign Ministry: “I would like to thank Minister Tajani, who personally intervened on our behalf.”

Moody’s raises the rating: a more stable economy and a more likely re-election for Milei