Mauro Galluzzo

Parties are campaigning for the European elections – but how much do we really know about what goes on in Brussels and the European parliament?

Only a strong single European state would be able to fend off the threat from Russia and solve the euro crisis, a prominent supporter of a federal Europe tells Channel 4 News.

Ahead of the European elections in May, a new survey reveals that young people in the UK feel disengaged from the European Union. But why are we so uninterested?

The new Silvio Berlusconi or the Italian Tony Blair? As Matteo Renzi prepares to take power, Channel 4 News asks: who is Italy’s new prime minister-designate?

Food banks are “consistently” seeing an increase in demand, a Defra-commissioned report concludes – but what are they and are benefits cuts to blame for their proliferation?

As politicians in the UK argue over how to fund flood defences in the future, Channel 4 News finds six restoration projects that have been successful in protecting communities.

As Facebook turns 10, Channel 4 News asks if the social media giant’s power is dwindling and wonders if we should all be logging off before it reaches the terrible teens.

Nick Clegg says the UK is one of the most “open-hearted countries” in the world when helping refugees – but is resettling 500 of the “most vulnerable” Syrians really enough?

With more and more people in the UK renting property, Channel 4 News asks if rental laws should be changed to protect tenants from being evicted.

With almost 28,000 murders in 2013, Venezuela is now considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world, despite government attempts to crack down on crime.

As violent protests spread across Italy, Channel 4 News speaks to one of the founders of the anti-austerity Pitchfork movement who says the group has been hijacked by extreme far-right groups.

As Italy declares a state of emergency following the Lampedusa disaster, Channel 4 News asks if social attitudes towards immigration are changing.

The private sector is now driving over three-quarters of growth in purpose-built student digs. At the start of a new academic year, Channel 4 News asks what happened to old-fashioned halls.

As Silvio Berlusconi faces the prospect of house arrest and a ban on running for office, Channel 4 News asks if the end is looming for Italy’s most colourful politician.

With the MP who racially abused Italy’s first black cabinet minister promising he will send her flowers to apologise, Channel 4 News looks at the wider issues surrounding racism in Italy.