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Why Meloni has hit back hard against Trump and his ‘made up’ photo claim

With her popularity flagging and a general election looming, the Italian PM sees a strategic advantage in the rupture, says Riccardo Alcaro, head of research at Istituto Affari Internazionali

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Tens of thousands gather in Rome for demonstration against the war in Gaza

Up to 300,000 people, according to the organisers, took part in the demonstration led by opposition parties in Rome to demand an end to the war in Gaza. Many criticised the governments of Giorgia Meloni and Benjamin Netanyahu. Among the flags flown were those of Israel.

Euronews · Jun 7, 2025

The Guardian view on Italy’s divided opposition: a Five Star revolution can help unite the left

Editorial: Turmoil in the populist party founded by comedian Beppe Grillo could herald a crucial progressive realignment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Italy election: who’s running, who will win, and why does it matter?

Polls are predicting centre-right coalition led by ‘post-fascist’ Brothers of Italy will triumph later this month

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Italian PM Mario Draghi resigns after attempt to salvage coalition fails

Departure is likely to lead to snap elections that could take place as early as late September

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Italy’s Mario Draghi expected to resign as prime minister

Former European Central Bank chief had failed to secure support from coalition partners in confidence vote

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022

Italian PM says rebuilding trust is key before confidence vote

Mario Draghi addresses MPs in bid to avert what would be Italy’s third government collapse in three years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022

Italy begs Mario Draghi to stay as he prepares to face parliament

President Sergio Mattarella rejects the prime minister’s resignation while pro-Draghi sentiment grows

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022