If current demographic trends continue, population will fall to 65.9M by 2070, compared with 69.1M inhabitants in 2026, according to National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies08 June 2026
New eligibility requirements for humanitarian assistance would take effect in 2028, with authorities set to gain greater oversight of benefit recipients08 June 2026
'It appears essential to defend the legacy of rules of cooperation and law established by the international community after World War II,' says Sergio Mattarella08 June 2026
'Every life lost is one too many. We need stronger European action against human smugglers and coordinated Mediterranean approach to migration to prevent further tragedies,' says minister08 June 2026