The Italian laws on consumer goods guarantee is a EU-wide law
Italy adopted the 2-year guarantee law because obliged by a EU directive.
Such standard rule is therefore valid in all EU countries, not only in Italy.
http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?201196-EU-law-that-gives-consumers-a-two-year-guarantee-on-goods-is-a-well-kept-secret-among-retailers