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Ilaria Salis who is being held in a HUngarian prison.

Ilaria Salis freed from detention in Hungary

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian antifascist Ilaria Salis was freed from detention in Hungary on Friday after her recent election to the European Parliament with the Green-Left Alliance (AVS).

Italian electrorate voted for Meloni's party, who gained almost 30% of the vote

Less than half Italian electorate vote in European elections

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With the right and far-right making gains in Europe, less than half the Italian electorate turned out to vote. Voters cannot complain about the resurgence of the right-wing, if they do not counteract by voting for the opposition.

European Elections – Polls open for second day of voting

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The polling stations reopened at 7am on Sunday. Alongside the European elections, around 3,700 municipalities are voting for mayors, plus there is the renewal of the Piedmont Regional Council. The polls will close at 11pm.

Tajani who says there is not enough discussion of Europe related issues in the current election campaign

Not enough talk of Europe in election campaigns – Tajani

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today the election campaign for this week’s Europe Parliament elections did not sufficiently address EU-related issues.

Elly Schlein attacks "Meloni's Europe". Says PES won't ally with ECR or ID at Europe level

PES will never ally with ECR or ID in Europe – Schlein

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein made it clear during an ANSA Forum on Monday that her centre-left group, part of the Party of European Socialists (PES), will never form alliances at the EU level with the right-wing ECR Conservatives or the Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

Meloni says compatible majority needed or she'll stay in opposition in Europe. Image: Meloni at lecter, arms spread, talking. Associated Press/AP

Meloni happy to remain in European opposition if needs be.

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni stated on Friday that she would remain in opposition in Europe unless a “compatible” majority could be established.

Meloni predicts a different ruling majority in the EU following the June elections. Image shows European flag, the year 2024 and a hand posting a ballot

Meloni sees ‘different ruling majority’ in EU

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni said today that next month’s European elections may usher in a new ruling majority in the EU. Meloni believes there will be a new ruling majority in the EU after the June European elections. She believes it would replace the grand coalition between the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) and the Socialists […]

European election debate between Schlein and Meloni, both pictured, called off

European election debate cancelled by RAI

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rai, the state broadcaster, called off the European election debate scheduled for 23rd May. Seen as a head-to-head between Meloni and Schlein, the broadcaster said only four parties had responded to the call to debate.

Meloni to stand in European elections

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has announced that she will stand as a candidate for her right-wing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party in June’s European elections.