Italie

Italy, a European nation with a rich history and culture, is currently facing several challenges. In football, the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, leading to the resignation of both the president of the Italian Football Federation and the team's coach, Gennaro Gattuso. This marks the third consecutive time Italy has missed the tournament, indicating a deep-seated crisis within the sport. Politically, despite a defeat in a recent referendum, Giorgia Meloni's government maintains its course. Furthermore, a new, more attractive status for repentant criminals has been implemented to combat organized crime. The country is also indirectly affected by broader European events, such as a Sahara dust cloud impacting air travel and discussions surrounding labor laws in neighboring countries.