The Rothschild own a 21% stake in the economist
The Agnelli family of Italy own almost 50% and are the dominant force behind the board.
The Agnellis are big Meloni supporters. Own Ferrari, Stellantis, playboy lifestyle, anti-tax, pro NATO with a hint of globalist. A 180 year blue collar Kardashion family.
The Rothschilds have controlled it for decades: https://www.economist.com/britain/2022/11/10/remembering-evelyn-de-rothschild-chairman-of-the-economist-for-17-years
Here’s the deal: https://www.politico.eu/article/agnellis-rothschilds-close-in-on-economist-magazine-sale-pearson/
And Meloni ain’t what she appears to be (as is not Trump).