Italy's election: assessing where the parties stand on the key issues
Journal: London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Year: 2018

Italy goes to the polls on 4 March to elect a new government. Where do each of the main parties stand on the key issues? Eleonora Poli assesses the party platforms on the Italian economy, migration, and defence, noting that the fragmented political picture will make it exceptionally difficult for any long-term government to emerge that can rule the country for the next five years.