He threatened the G7 allies, struck deals with Putin and promised billions to American farmers, whilst at the same time shifting the blame onto Ukraine. But none of this worked: diesel now costs 70 per cent more than it did a year ago

AI deserves to make the headlines not only when it frightens us but also when it inspires us. The most interesting case study to focus on is the launch of one of the most significant IPOs in the history of the US stock market: that of Anthropic, one of the world’s leading technology companies 

A country that thrives on globalisation must know how to defend it. A lesson from Mattarella

Families, nurseries, social housing: this is how the pension system used the resources that were needed by young people

Promises on pensions clash with the conditions that ensure the sustainability of pension expenditure. Failing to honour them would be risky, whilst making structural changes risks becoming a financial disaster

The new investigation by the Taranto Public Prosecutor’s Office is seeking house arrest for Ilva’s former chief executive, Lucia Morselli, whilst the plant is running out of raw materials and losing 50 million a month. Amidst investigations, administration orders and billion-euro investments that fail to materialise, the future of the Italian steel industry already seems sealed

Life expectancy is rising, fewer people are dropping out of education, employment levels are increasing, and visits to museums and libraries are recovering. Renewable energy is on the rise and landfill waste is falling. The Istat report on well-being also paints a picture of a country that is making progress

Arrest warrants have also been sought for Alessandro Labile, the former head of the Environment department at the steelworks, and for an ISPRA executive. Disqualification orders have also been issued for a further ten people, including managers and department heads.