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Prosecutors launch appeal over Salvini acquittal

Prosecutors appeal Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Palermo prosecutors have lodged an appeal with Italy’s highest court against the acquittal of Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini over his 2019 decision to block a migrant rescue vessel.

Salvini hails China as innovation giant

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has described China as a “colossus of innovation”. He also urged Italian companies to seize opportunities in the Asian market, following a three-day visit to the country.

Saviano tells Salvini ‘Shame on You’ at Defamation Trial

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano told Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini “shame on you” in court on Wednesday during a defamation trial in Rome. The case centres on comments Saviano made in 2018, when Salvini was interior minister and blocking migrant rescue ships.

Deputy Permier Tajania and Deputy PM Salvini disagree over German elections. Now over the place of the EU. Salvini remarks about macron result in diplomatic spat

Deputy PMs clash over EU

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Deputy PMs disagree over the place of the EU. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Sunday that Europe must strengthen rather than break apart in today’s global climate. In contrast, fellow Deputy PM Matteo Salvini wants to challenge VdL’s defence plan.

Italy’s Deputy PMs disagree over Germany vote

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani, leader of the centre-right Forza Italia (FI) party, reaffirmed his strong pro-European stance during a meeting in Pietrelcina. The event, focused on Europe’s Christian roots, comes ahead of the European People’s Party (EPP) congress in Valencia in April.

Train disruption. Transport strikes in November

Salvini Criticised Over Train Disruption in Milan

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Members of Italy’s opposition criticised Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday over severe train disruption at Milan’s Central Station.

Salvini proposes bill for Italy to exit WHO

Salvini Calls for Justice Reform Following Open Arms Acquittal

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday reiterated the need for a judicial reform to separate judges’ and prosecutors’ career paths. His comments followed his Open Arms acquittal in Palermo on Friday.

Salvini in Palermo for Open Arms trial verdict

Salvini awaits verdict in Open Arms trial

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Salvini expressed pride in his decisions before attending the Open Arms trial at Palermo’s Pagliarelli prison.

The Salvini verdit in the Open Arms trial is scheduled for Friday 20th December 2024

League Prepares for Mobilisation Ahead of Salvini Verdict

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The League is ready to take action if its leader, Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, is convicted during a hearing scheduled for Friday, according to the party’s deputy leader, Andrea Crippa. The Salvini verdict will set the stall out on political limitations.

24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling

Italian Court Reinstates 24-Hour Transport Strike

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s regional administrative court (TAR) of Lazio has overturned a government order reducing a planned 24-hour transport strike to just four hours. The ruling, issued on Thursday afternoon, favours the USB union, which had appealed against the restriction.