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Recent Developments in Italy-EU Relations
•Lecture 9: Recent developments
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The Conte I Government (2018-2019)
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•Coalition between M5S and Lega
•Confrontational approach to EU institutions
•Budget dispute with European Commission
•Tensions over immigration policy

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Key Policies of Conte I Government
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•"Citizens' Income" welfare program
•"Quota 100" pension reform
•Attempts to increase deficit spending
•"Security Decree" on immigration

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Impact on Italy-EU Relations
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•Deterioration of diplomatic ties
•Increased market volatility
•Isolation in EU decision-making processes
•Debates on EU reform and fiscal flexibility

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The Fall of Conte I and Formation of Conte II Government
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•Lega's withdrawal from coalition
•New alliance between M5S and Democratic Party
•Shift towards more pro-EU stance
•Improved relations with EU institutions

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Initial Impact
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•Severe health crisis in Northern Italy
•Nationwide lockdown measures
•Sharp economic contraction
•Calls for EU solidarity and support

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EU Response to the Pandemic
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•Initial criticism of EU's slow reaction
•European Central Bank's pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP)
•Suspension of Stability and Growth Pact rules
•Negotiations for Recovery Fund / Next Generation EU

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Italy's Economic Challenges During the Pandemic
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•GDP contraction and rising unemployment
•Strain on healthcare system
•Impact on tourism and service sectors
•Widening regional disparities

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Changes in Public Perception of the EU
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•Initial disappointment with EU response
•Growing support for EU actions
•Shift in narrative from "EU as constraint" to "EU as opportunity"
•Debates on the future of European integration

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Political Developments During the Pandemic
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•Decline in support for Eurosceptic parties
•Rise in popularity of pro-EU figures
•Renewed focus on Italy's role in the EU
•Debates on use of European recovery funds

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The Draghi Government and PNRR
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•Appointment of Mario Draghi as Prime Minister
•Broad coalition government
•Drafting and approval of National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)
•Focus on reforms and investment using EU funds

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Future Prospects for Italy-EU Relations
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•Implementation challenges for PNRR
•Potential for structural reforms
•Evolving public attitudes towards the EU
•Italy's role in shaping future EU policies