A new head of state will be elected in Italy from January 24. The possible candidacy of Prime Minister Mario Draghi is viewed with concern. “Super-Mario” would leave a vacancy that could lead to a government crisis – in the midst of the pandemic and a major reform plan financed by the EU.
By Redaktion Table
Germany is viewed with extreme skepticism in Italy: Angela Merkel is popular, but it is uncertain what German politics will look like after her. That makes many in the EU's third strongest economy doubt Germany. And yet, the change in Germany also presents an opportunity for Italy and its Prime Minister Mario Draghi, analyzes the head of ECFR's Rome office, Arturo Varvelli, in his article.
By Redaktion Table
Italy has recently been considered an unsteady partner – not only for Brussels but also in Beijing. With regard to China, the government in Rome has undergone a 180-degree turnaround in just two years: At the end of 2018, the relationship was relatively close, then a "transatlantic conversion" took place, which is now being continued by Draghi. This is also affecting the implementation of BRI projects. In this series, China.Table reports on the relations of all EU member states with China.
By Amelie Richter
