Giorgia Meloni may be no fascist. But she evokes grim memories of Italy’s past An election win for her Brothers of Italy would be a threat to democracy across Europe The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022
Italy's Letta: Italian right-wing threatens Europe democracy The leader of Italy's Democratic Party is warning of the threats to European democracy posed by Italy's right-wing nationalistic parties The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022
Scepticism over Giorgia Meloni’s claim ‘fascism is history’ in Italian far right Critics say message is part of election game plan and point to recent speech on immigration and homosexuality The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022
Berlusconi plots another comeback ‘to make everyone happy’ Disgraced former PM will run as Forza Italia candidate for senate in alliance led by far-right Brothers of Italy The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022
Italy's far-right Meloni on vote: I'm no danger to democracy Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, who is leading in opinion polls ahead of next month's elections, is insisting she won't be a danger to democracy if she becomes the country's next premier The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022
Italy's right heads for ample majority at election, study shows Italy's mainly right-wing bloc is on track to win a broad majority in both houses of parliament at next month's national election, a study showed on Tuesday, benefiting from divisions among its opponents. Reuters · Aug 9, 2022
Meloni says would be honour to be Italy's first female PM Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni said it would be a "great honour" if she were the first woman to lead the country, with her Brothers of Italy party topping the polls ahead of an election next month. Reuters · Aug 5, 2022
Italy's Salvini puts focus on migration ahead of Sept. vote Italy’s former firebrand interior minister, Matteo Salvini, is campaigning to get his old job back The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Italy's lower house backs NATO membership for Finland and Sweden Italy's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on Tuesday to ratify the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO in a vote welcomed by Giorgia Meloni, whose far-right Brothers of Italy party is seen as the front runner in the coming election. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
Killing of Nigerian street seller causes outrage in Italy Alika Ogorchukwu beaten to death in broad daylight while onlookers stood by in far-right-led Marche region The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2022
David Pratt's Four Corners: The looming battle for Kherson THE secretly distributed flyers and posters that have been appearing on the city’s walls warn of what’s to come. The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2022
Italy's president: Strong democracy crucial against fascism Italy's president is urging Italians to reinvigorate their democracy as the country notes the 100th anniversary of an attack that paved Benito Mussolini's path to power The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
Italy's conservatives strike deal over candidate for PM The party with the most votes in Italy's centre-right coalition will choose the prime minister if the bloc wins the coming election, the alliance said on Wednesday, putting far-right leader Giorgia Meloni in pole position for the top job. Reuters · Jul 27, 2022
The Guardian view on Italy after Draghi: there may be trouble ahead Editorial: A radical right government in Rome is an alarming prospect as Europe faces multiple crises The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022
France 24 · Jul 24, 2022 Brothers of Italy, the far-right party on the cusp of power The only party in opposition during the reign of technocrat Mario Draghi’s national unity government, the post-fascist Brothers of Italy, looks set to do well in Italian elections on September 25, making party leader Giorgia Meloni the favourite to become Italy’s next prime minister.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022 ‘She’s very charismatic’: could Giorgia Meloni become Italy’s first far-right leader since Mussolini? Brothers of Italy leads far-right alliance in pole position for snap summer election
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022 The Observer view on the ousting of Italy’s prime minister Mario Draghi After bringing down an effective leader, Italy’s far right is having its hour on stage, but the die has yet to be cast at the polls
Tribune News Service · Jul 23, 2022 Italian rightist government not a threat, Meloni tells La Stampa A government led by right and center-right parties would not pose a threat to Italy and its allies, Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Brothers of Italy, said in an interview with La Stampa on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022 With Italy's Draghi toppled, populists campaign in fast gear Italy's politicians are in campaign mode after coalition allies toppled Premier Mario Draghi's government
Reuters · Jul 22, 2022 Italy will keep supporting Ukraine if right wins vote, says Meloni Italy will keep sending arms to Ukraine and back Kyiv in its war against Russia if the conservative bloc wins a forthcoming national election, the head of the most popular party in the alliance has said.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022 Who gains or loses, what's next in Italy crisis Italian Premier Mario Draghi's decision to turn in his resignation after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament was the latest step in a political crisis that could take months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union's third-largest economy
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022 Far right in front for snap Italy election after Draghi goes Brothers of Italy party favourites to top ballot in September with 24% of votes based on recent polling
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022 Italy’s far right celebrate Draghi’s downfall and look poised to take power Analysis: Brothers of Italy have lead in polls as postmortem begins on technocrat’s government of disunity
WEKU · Jul 21, 2022 Italy heads to an early election after Prime Minister Mario Draghi's coalition fails Italy's president accepted Premier Mario Draghi's resignation and decided there was no possibility for cobbling together another government following the rapid collapse of the ruling coalition.
Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022 What is next for Italy after Prime Minister Draghi’s resignation? The collapse of Draghi’s government opens the way for early elections in autumn.