If Putin is using gas prices to fight Europe, how can it fight back? Analysis: in this massive hybrid war, Europe is preparing its defences before winter and hoping sanctions bite The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022
Italy’s Salvini under scrutiny over Russia ties in wake of government collapse Italian right-wing leader Matteo Salvini's ties with Russia were again under scrutiny Thursday following questions about the run-up to the collapse of Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government. France 24 · Jul 28, 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
Italian government collapse: the political chess moves behind Mario Draghi's resignation Political instability in Italy is nothing new – the country has had 67 governments in less than 75 years. Its politicians are often shortsighted, moved by special interests and career concerns, rather than by the common good. This is what’s behind the collapse of the most recent government – the… The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022
Russia poses threat to Italian election, says centre-left chief Moscow could try to skew the forthcoming Italian national election by spreading fake news on social media to favour pro-Russian parties, the head of Italy's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) said on Monday. Reuters · Jul 25, 2022
Italy's government is in turmoil. Here's how it got there — and what's next Mario Draghi helped restore the country's influence and reputation. With his resignation as prime minister, stability in Italy and the rest of Europe is unclear. WEKU · Jul 25, 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
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. France 24 · 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
Italy’s loss of Mario Draghi is a warning to progressives across Europe – and to the EU The prospect of the far right taking power underlines the failure of technocratic government – and the need for true alternatives, says Italian philosopher Lorenzo Marsili 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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 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. Tribune News Service · Jul 23, 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 The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022 The Guardian view on European democracy: central bankers are villains and heroes Editorial: The European Central Bank is effectively deciding how much a eurozone government can spend. That can’t last for long
The Conversation · Jul 22, 2022 Italy heading to snap election as unity coalition crumbles: Explaining the nation's fragmented party system Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned for a second time in a week on July 21, 2022, after his earlier attempt to step down was rejected by the country’s president.
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
Reuters · Jul 21, 2022 Tears, and some jeers, as Italy's Draghi resigns Even for a country like Italy, which is steeped in political intrigue and used to revolving-door governments, the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi has stunned the nation.
Reuters · Jul 21, 2022 Factbox-As Italian PM Draghi resigns, what risks being left undone? Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned on Thursday after his national unity government fell apart, setting the country on course for an early election in September or October and hitting financial markets.
Axios · Jul 21, 2022 Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns after coalition implodes The move sets up an early election as soon as late September or early October.
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.
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022 Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns plunging country into fresh political turmoil President Sergio Mattarella has asked Mr Draghi to continue as an interim prime minister