Five Star Movement

Italy voters give verdict on new government programme

A coalition contract published by Italy's far-right League party and anti-establishment Five Star Movement aims to end over two months of political deadlock after inconclusive elections in March

Italian politics turns to populism

Italy succumbs to the forces of populism with voters increasingly attracted to leaders railing against the establishment.

Italian parties spar over Berlusconi as government talks begin

Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is unwanted, but the largest grouping in Italy's parliament needs his party's support to be part of a majority coalition.

Breakthrough in Italy parliament as speakers chosen

A horse-trading deal could now pave the way for discussions over who will lead the country as a Five Star Movement member was chosen as speaker of the Chamber of Deputies while a Forza Italia was voted head of the Senate.

The Italian elections and the crisis of European Union democracy

Can the European Union ever move beyond an elite-driven project that ignores the citizens that make up the EU?

Populist parties surge in Italy vote, mainstream suffers

With no faction winning a clear majority in Sunday's vote and the two rival leaders claiming victory, a hung Parliament is expected and long, fraught negotiations to form a new government lie ahead.

Italian voters voice frustration over Sunday's election

Sunday’s result could leave Italians without a clear winner, complicating the country’s already uncertain political future.