No rift between Italy and US, says Tajani
Foreign minister insists transatlantic bond “transcends individual presidents” after Rome’s refusal to back Trump’s Iran war strained relations with Washington.
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Meloni rejects migration “boomerang” claim
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected claims that Italy’s migration policy is backfiring after a growing number of EU countries began returning migrants to Italy under the bloc’s new Migration and Asylum Pact. Centre-left Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein described the situation as a “boomerang” for the government.
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Italy-Spain relations sour as Meloni floats Schengen suspension
Madrid summons Italy’s ambassador after Tajani accuses Spain of encouraging human trafficking. Finland backs Rome’s position and Italy’s opposition accuses the government of chasing Vannacci’s far-right vote.
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Lower House passes tighter pool drain safety rules
The amendment, backed with bipartisan support, mandates new drain safety standards and allocates €4.7 million to upgrade public pools. However, opposition MPs say it doesn’t go far enough.
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EU tells Italy to reform defamation laws
Brussels finds no progress on stalled reforms to protect journalists from frivolous libel suits. The government is being told to take action to reform defamation laws in Italy.
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Meloni coalition loses key vote on electoral law
A secret ballot defeat by a single vote on electoral law amendment sparks chants of “elections” and “resignations” in the Lower House. The opposition accuses the government of losing its own majority.
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Italy to send undersecretary to Washington
Antonio Tajani defended the decision to send an undersecretary to Washington insisting Italy is right to be present at the gathering, whatever form of terrorism is on the agenda.
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Trump renews social media attack on Meloni
The US president posts meme mocking Italian premier days before Ankara talks, as Rome opts to stay silent rather than escalate a row that has simmered since last month’s G7. The renewed social media attack shows a President whose only recourse appears to be bullying.
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Rai oversight commission collapses
Barbara Floridia accuses the ruling majority of holding public broadcasting “hostage” as she and every opposition member on the Rai oversight commission resigned within hours of one another. Centre-right members resign hours later, blaming the Left.
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Meloni defends Electoral Reform as stability measure
The prime minister insisted the proposed overhaul of Italy’s voting system serves the national interest rather than the centre-right’s electoral prospects. The Electoral Reform bill continues its slow progress through parliament.
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