The Latest Breaking News from Giorgia Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vows to learn from mistakes after being feted by Elon Musk

The far-right Meloni, who spoke at a think tank gala, has proven to be a more conventional leader than expected.

Fortune · Sep 24, 2024

Elon Musk to present Atlantic Council global citizen award to Giorgia Meloni

Choice of recipient and presenter causes anger at council as Italy’s far-right PM renews links with Trump allies

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024

Starmer expresses interest in Italy’s migration approach – how different is it from the Rwanda plan?

One of Keir Starmer’s first actions as UK prime minister was to put an end to the controversial Rwanda asylum scheme. The plan, introduced by his predecessors, aimed to deter small boat crossings by sending those who reached the UK to Rwanda to have their claims assessed.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024

Voices: Independent readers question Italy’s Albania scheme – but still want Starmer to act on migration

Under Giorgia Meloni’s plan, Albania will process asylum claims for Italy. Successful claimants will be moved to Italy, while those from safe countries will be returned home

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Europe Is In EV Freakout Mode

Today on Critical Materials: Europe enters freakout mode over ICE ban, Italy fears it's "self-destructive," and BMW and Redwood team up to recycle batteries

InsideEVs · Sep 19, 2024

Von der Leyen has tightened her grip on the EU’s steering wheel – and is moving it subtly to the right

The European Commission president’s new team reflects her ruthlessness in crushing critics, rewarding loyalty and showing who is the boss

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

Two missing and 1,000 evacuated as Storm Boris devastates northern Italy

Meloni government accused of lacking will to confront climate crisis as floods cause havoc in Emilia-Romagna

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

The shapeshifter: who is the real Giorgia Meloni?

The long read: She’s been called a neo-fascist and a danger to Italy. But she has won over many heads of Europe, including the UK prime minister. Should we be worried?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

What makes an Italian? An olympic gold medal and a vandalised mural reopen debate about race and citizenship

When Paola Egonu, born in Italy to Nigerian parents, won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic games volleyball tournament, a dormant discussion in Italian politics was reignited. Egonu only [became an Italian citizen at the age of 14], after her father naturalised as Italian. Now a national hero,…

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024

Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy

Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024