In Italy and Spain, Chinese banks are implicated in money-laundering
Journalism
Fudging the revolution
Italy and Portugal are leading a revolt against EU austerity, sort of
Did the pope just kiss Putin’s ring?
Russia wants its people to believe that Western publics are not as hostile as their leaders. Pope Francis just helped
A tempest of fear
European banks are in the eye of a new financial storm
*Jointly-written article
It is harder than ever to understand Italy’s Five Star Movement
At the European Parliament, Beppe Grillo seems ready to abandon his movement’s principles
Italy’s economy: Mezza mezza
As other peripheral economies take off, Italy’s is just so-so
When in Rome
Do as the Romans do. John Hooper on gelati, football and how to get the best from your Roman Holiday
Licio Gelli obituary
Masonic leader thought to be involved in the death of ‘God’s banker’ Roberto Calvi, found hanging under Blackfriars Bridge in London
Anti-immigrant populism: The march of Europe’s little Trumps
Xenophobic parties have long been ostracised by mainstream politicians. That may no longer be possible
High wall, narrow sea
Migrants once flocked to Malta, host of the EU-African migration summit. Not anymore