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Italy’s Election Paradox

America and the EU should root for a far-right populist.

Foreign Affairs

Italy election: why Giorgia Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party is almost guaranteed to win

When Italy last held an election in 2018, the Fratelli d’Italia – Brothers of Italy – were minnows, taking a mere 4.4% of the vote. Now, ahead of the 2022 vote on September 25, opinion polls suggest the far-right group is on course for a historic victory that would make…

The Conversation

Who is running, how does voting work in Italy’s election?

Italy is set to vote in an election that will likely see its most far-right government in power since World War II.

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Monza’s gamble on the unknown pays off with audacious win over Juventus

The new Monza manager took an astonishing senior bow in the dugout as things went from bad to worse for Massimiliano Allegri

The Guardian - UK

Who is Italy’s leadership hopeful Giorgia Meloni?

After her party’s meteoric rise, Meloni could become the first far-right leader to guide the country since World War II.

Al Jazeera

Italian politics has been in trouble for decades. Now it’s heading for a new low

If Giorgia Meloni comes to power at the head of a far-right coalition, the economic and social outcomes could be terrible, says writer Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK

Far-right favourite to be Italy’s next PM softens on EU as election looms

Giorgia Meloni once railed against Brussels, but experts suggest likely successor to Mario Draghi has no interest in rocking boat

The Guardian - UK

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As a divided Italy heads to the polls, a sharp right turn is likely

Italians will soon vote in national elections and the country will have its 70th government since the founding of the republic in 1946.

The Conversation

Elizabeth II was ‘very understanding’ of world financial problems – Gordon Brown

Speaking on BBC’s Sunday Show, the former prime minister recalled his many meetings with the Queen.

The Independent UK

The Observer view on the dangerous rise of the far right in Europe

The success of the Sweden Democrats shows that no country is immune to hard-right populist parties

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ve tried them all, except Meloni’: Far-right leader tipped to become Italy’s first female PM

As yet unaffected by the slings and arrows of governing, Giorgia Meloni is poised to carry her hard-right Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d’Italia) party to victory in Italy’s general election on September 25, putting her in the running to become the country’s first female prime minister. FRANCE 24 reports from…

France 24

Ageing 'giant' Berlusconi seeks lead role at Italy's election

Shrugging off old age, ill-health, sex scandals and a criminal conviction, Silvio Berlusconi is in the thick of yet another Italian election campaign as the four-times prime minister battles for a central role after the vote.

Reuters

Boris Johnson expected to skip Conservative Party conference

Mr Johnson, who will be replaced as Conservative leader on Monday, leaves power with his closest allies not ruling out a future tilt at No 10.

The Independent UK

Tory MPs plot to bring back Boris Johnson with vote this winter to sack Liz Truss

The plotters are keeping their identities and communications secret as if they were unmasked they would lose the Tory whip and could not vote in the leadership challenge they are trying to arrange

Daily Mirror

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Bangkok Post

Could Boris Johnson make a comeback?

As a child, outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly said he wanted to be "King of the World". He ended up in a somewhat humbler role, was rejected by his own party's members of parliament for his mendacity, corruption and incompetence, and will hand over to his successor, Liz…

Daily Mirror

Johnson might launch bid to become PM again as he 'can win elections', Tory peer claims

Tory peer Lord Marland said there is a 'distinct possibility' that outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson could try to revive his premiership - after filling his bank account

The Guardian - UK

Silvio Berlusconi, 85, makes TikTok debut with appeal to young voters

Former Italian prime minister, plotting political comeback, targets youth after lowering of voting age

Reuters

Berlusconi takes to TikTok to court Italian youth vote

Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, aged 85, has joined a rush of Italian politicians taking to TikTok to court younger voters in this month's national election.

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Daily Record

The end is nigh...and hopefully this government will be next

We will know by this time next week whether the 160,000 Tory members have foisted Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss upon us.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out political comeback

Voters more interested in broadband connections than fate of politicians, says PM

The Independent UK

Johnson hails gigabit broadband expansion as he enters final week in office

The outgoing Prime Minister will visit Dorset on Tuesday as he seeks to defend his record in No 10.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson 'will try to return as Prime Minister'

A former minister has compared him to Donald Trump

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson will try to make comeback as Prime Minister, Rory Stewart says

The former Tory Cabinet minister said the outgoing Prime Minister aims to return to office in the style of Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson will try to make comeback as PM, Rory Stewart says

The former Tory Cabinet minister said the outgoing Prime Minister aims to return to office in the style of Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi.

Reuters

Meloni, former far-right activist, heads for Italian PM's office

In her teens, Giorgia Meloni used to sneak out at the dead of night and help plaster her Rome neighbourhood with far-right posters, playing a game of cat and mouse with leftist foes that could easily turn violent.

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