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Meloni rages as Berlusconi’s ‘vodka gifts’ from Putin hijack Italy’s coalition talks

If there was ever any doubt that Silvio Berlusconi would make an awkward “junior” partner in Italy’s next government, it was dispelled in sensational fashion this week as the octogenarian former premier was recorded boasting that he exchanged gifts of vodka, wine and “sweet” letters with Russia’s Vladimir Putin –…

France 24

New Italy government will be pro-NATO, pro-Europe, says Meloni

Giorgia Meloni, who is expected to be Italy's next prime minister, threw down the gauntlet to her right-wing coalition partners on Wednesday, saying her new government would be pro-NATO and fully a part of Europe.

Reuters

Italian president to hold govt consultations on Oct. 20-21

Consultations on the formation of Italy's new government, which is widely expected to be led by nationalist leader Giorgia Meloni, will be held on Oct. 20 and 21, President Sergio Mattarella's office said on Wednesday.

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Berlusconi reveals he’s ‘reconnected’ with Putin and received a ‘sweet’ letter from Russian leader

The pair exhanged vodka and ‘sweet letters’

The Independent UK

Berlusconi says Russia's Putin gifted him vodka, sweet note

Former Premier Silvio Berlusconi was heard on audiotape boasting that he had recently reconnected with Russian President Vladimir Putin and exchanged gifts of vodka, wine and “sweet” letters

The Independent UK

Mussolini photo to be removed from Italian ministry wall

Removal of fascist dictator’s image leads to revelation that more hang in other government buildings

The Guardian - UK

Row over Mussolini photo as Italy's Meloni readies for power

An Italian ministry said on Tuesday it would remove from its walls a photo of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, after its recent display sparked complaints from trade unions and a former minister.

Reuters

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Berlusconi renews demands as Italy's government takes shape

Italy's next cabinet is gradually taking shape as rightist leader Giorgia Meloni, set to be appointed prime minister, negotiates key government jobs with coalition allies.

Reuters

After days of acrimony, Italy's Berlusconi and Meloni meet

Italy’s presumed next premier, Giorgia Meloni, and former Premier Silvio Berlusconi are seeking to put days of acrimony behind them over possible Cabinet picks

The Independent UK

Italy's Meloni, Berlusconi make peace, vow to form cabinet quickly

Giorgia Meloni, expected to be named Italian prime minister, and her coalition partner Silvio Berlusconi had a cordial meeting on Monday and aim to quickly form a "cohesive" government, their parties said.

Reuters

With far-right leaders, Italy remembers WWII roundup of Jews

Italy’s new right-wing political leadership has marked the 79th anniversary of the World War II roundup of Rome’s Jews with calls for such a horror to never occur again

The Independent UK

Italy: Berlusconi calls Meloni ‘patronising’ and ‘bossy’ as relations fray

Three-time former PM’s outburst comes as their parties scramble to form a coalition government

The Guardian - UK

Meloni vs Berlusconi — allies get nasty in power plays

The resounding victory by far-right leader Giorgia Meloni in last month's Italian election isn't sitting well with Silvio Berlusconi

The Independent UK

Italy lower house elects pro-Putin right-winger as speaker

A pro-Russia, anti-gay politician was elected speaker of Italy's lower house of parliament on Friday, a day after a nationalist lawmaker who collects fascist memorabilia became speaker of the Senate.

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Italy lower house of parliament elects far-right speaker

Rome (AFP) - A far-right committed Eurosceptic known for his anti-abortion, anti-gay views was elected speaker of Italy's lower house of parliament on Friday.

AFP

Italy parliament in rocky step towards new government

Rome (AFP) - Italy's parliament met for the first time Thursday since the far-right won elections last month, a rocky first step in the process of forming a government, with tensions running high.

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Holocaust survivor opens Italy’s new parliament

Parliamentarians give Liliana Segre, 92, a standing ovation nearly 100 years after Mussolini came to power.

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Holocaust-surviving lawmaker opens Italy's Senate, even as the far-right takes office

Liliana Segre presided over the first seating of Parliament since general elections last month, when Italians voted in their first far-right government since World War II.

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The Guardian - UK

Brothers of Italy politician who collects fascist relics elected senate speaker

Ignazio La Russa, party’s co-founder, filmed in 2018 showing off photos, medals and statue of Mussolini

The Independent UK

Holocaust survivor opens Senate as far-right to govern Italy

Italy’s Fascist past and its future governed by a party with neo-fascist origins have come to an emotional head during the first seating of Parliament since general elections last month

The Conversation

Italy's election is a case study in a new phase for the radical right

Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the populist radical right party Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d’Italia), may have emerged as the victor in Italy’s recent elections, but she did so at the head of a delicately balanced coalition of parties – one that included Matteo Salvini, the man once spoken of…

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Rituals play role in creating Italian government

Forming a new government in Italy involves time and decades-old rituals

Reuters

Holocaust survivor oversees start of rightist Italian parliament

A Holocaust survivor presided over the opening of Italy's new parliament on Thursday, recalling the dangers of fascism as the most right-wing coalition since World War Two took control of the upper and lower houses.

Bangkok Post

Women, life, freedom, and the nascent Left

Four events centring around women have made headlines over the past month: Giorgia Meloni's electoral victory in Italy, Queen Elizabeth II's death and funeral, the release of the film The Woman King, and the widespread protests in Iran following the killing of Mahsa Amini by the country's morality police. Taken…

The Guardian - UK

Brothers of Italy senator deletes fascist post uncovered on Instagram

Lavinia Mennuni, a candidate for ministerial position in new government, ‘praised’ fascist naval commander

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