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Fitto – executive VP for cohesion reforms in EU

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday that she has proposed six executive vice presidents for the new EU executive, including Italy’s Raffaele Fitto.

There is no threat to stability of the government says Tajani (pictured)

Tajani “no threat to stability of [Meloni] government”

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated on Monday that there is no threat to the stability of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government despite the different choices made by the coalition parties at the EU level.

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Italy didn’t sign EU gay rights declaration

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy didn’t sign an EU gay rights declaration on Friday because it mirrored a bill proposed by Democratic Party (PD) MP and gay activist Alessandro Zan in upping penalties for anti-gay discrimination, sources at the family ministry said.

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EU issue list of remedies over Lufthansa-ITA deal

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini lamented “Euro-madness” following the European Commission’s presentation of issues regarding Lufthansa’s acquisition of stake in Italy’s ITA Airways.

EU votes yes to AI Act

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Europe has crossed the finishing line of the AI Act, a monumental framework of regulations governing artificial intelligence.

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Human Rights expert criticises Italy over gender-based violence

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A European human rights expert criticised Italy’s management of gender-based violence and discrimination against women in a scathing report. Dunja Mijatovic, commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe, highlighted various concerns, including the revictimisation of victims by Italian courts and police, reduced access to abortion services for women, and Italy’s last-place ranking in […]