Rai journalists strike over ‘suffocating control’ by Meloni’s government Union calls for end to politicians’ interference in state broadcaster amid debate over censorship The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024
Italian government accused of using defamation law to silence intellectuals Philosopher being sued by Giorgia Meloni’s brother-in-law says such trials are part of a political strategy The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024
Far Right Seen Making Gains In EU Elections Surveys predict Europe's far right will surge in EU elections next month, giving it more influence in Brussels politics even if mainstream players will still have greater weight. International Business Times · May 6, 2024
Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen, the double act that is steering the EU ever rightwards As elections loom across the continent, Italy’s prime minister and the commission’s president are in a dubious alliance The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024
Italian PM Meloni Says Will Stand In EU Elections Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament elections, a move apparently calculated to boost her far-right party, although she would be forced to resign immediately. International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024
Italy's Shift In Policies On Migration And China Italian Vice Minister defends PM Meloni's policies on migration and highlights Italy's influence in EU, addressing demographic challenges and leading on in... Top News · Apr 27, 2024
Italian PM Has British Newborn With Heart Defects Airlifted to Rome for Treatment Unavailable in UK In a world where division seems to be the norm, a collaboration between the UK and Italy serves as a reminder of our collective power to make a positive impact. International Business Times UK · Apr 26, 2024
Newborn baby flown from UK to Italy in military plane for life-saving treatment Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni personally intervened so the child could travel, it is reported Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024
Italy Senate Approves Law Allowing Anti-Abortion Groups Access Italy's Senate approves law granting anti-abortion groups access to counseling centers, sparking debates on abortion rights in the predominantly Catholic c... Top News · Apr 23, 2024
‘Beacon of the world’: ex-Uffizi chief vows to save Florence if elected mayor Backed by Giorgia Meloni’s party, Eike Schmidt says cracking down on burger stands, crime and overtourism will help restore status The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024
Italian author accuses state broadcaster of censorship of antifascist monologue Outcry over cancellation of Antonio Scurati’s Rai talkshow appearance as note says move was taken ‘for editorial reasons’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024
Italy survives S&P scrutiny of Giorgia Meloni’s worsened debt trajectory Italy’s credit status remains intact at SP Global Ratings, which enacted the first major scrutiny on a worsened trajectory for debt foreseen by Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government. The Times of India · Apr 21, 2024
Meloni ‘turning Italian broadcaster into megaphone for far right’ Investigation urged into alleged bid to turn Rai into propaganda channel for ruling parties before elections The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Italy passes measures to allow anti-abortion activists to enter abortion clinics Opposition parties say women’s rights dealt blow after package approved by Georgia Meloni’s cabinet The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Top News · Apr 14, 2024 Italian PM Proposes Harsh Penalties For Surrogacy, Sparking Controversy Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni opposes surrogacy, proposing stricter penalties and supporting families amidst declining birth rates.
Top News · Apr 14, 2024 Italian Presidency Of G7 Condemns Iran's Attack On Israel Italian G7 Presidency calls for a remote meeting to address Iran's attack on Israel, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and diplomatic solu...
Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2024 ‘Heinous, cowardly’: World reacts to attack on Moscow concert hall Putin declares national day of mourning on Sunday after at least 133 people killed in assault claimed by ISIL affiliate.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024 ‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024 Populist parties’ divisions jeopardise chances of setting European agenda Survey shows supporters of nationalist parties hold widely differing views on EU membership, migration and support for Ukraine
Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2024 EU president and EU leaders to travel to Egypt for Tunisia-style migration deal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Cairo on Sunday, 17 March, accompanied by Greek, Belgian and Italian heads of government. The aim of the visit is to a multi-faced deal that includes attempts to curb migration flows into Europe. But critics have their doubts.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024 ‘This factory kills everything’: the red dust of death in Italy’s under-developed south Taranto residents separated from giant steelworks by a flimsy net fence tell a story that pits livelihoods against lives lost to cancer, the economy against the environment
Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2024 Turkey and Italy consider teaming up to seek new influence in Africa Turkey and Italy are finding common ground as they seek to expand their economic and diplomatic influence in Africa. The two nations are eyeing opportunities to cooperate on security, energy and migration as France's traditional influence on the continent wanes.
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2024 OPINION - Ayesha Vardag: Let’s reflect on men who bring women down this International Women’s Day When Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s partner Andrea Giambruno was caught on tape appearing to flirting with a colleague, saying he’s known to cheat on Meloni and inviting a woman to join a “threesome or foursome”, you could almost hear the waves of Schadenfreude crashing across Europe.
France 24 · Mar 8, 2024 Europe votes – Italy: pushing Europe to the right? In the spotlight this week in our whistle-stop debate series featuring each of the EU’s 27 member states ahead of June’s European elections: Italy. Europe’s third-biggest economic power has seen a growing rivalry between the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and her even further…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024 The Guardian view on the 2024 European elections: a continent at the crossroads Editorial: As campaigning begins for the most important pan-European vote for decades, progressive parties need to respond to the radical right threat