Italy’s Socio-Economic and Political Picture: on the Importance of Maintaining a Strategic (Informal) Partnership with Russia

... sanctions. Last June PD’s MEPs’ voted in favor of extending the measures. Renzi actively participated in imposing sanctions on Russia within the EU framework. Also, he has never disclosed any intention to lift them -as far as the situation ... ... private firms in sectors such as technology and transports remain strong. As a result –and by following a long tradition of Italian foreign policy, Renzi is trying to keep his foot in two camps. From one side he firmly supports the EU directives. On ...