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Meloni: Arctic a priority for EU and NATO

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that the Arctic must remain a priority for both NATO and the European Union.

Meloni says majority will pass new election law if opposition refuses to talk Meloni described not as Frodo but "butter man" by Matteo Renzi

Meloni signals majority will pass new election law if opposition blocks talks

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that her ruling coalition will press ahead with a new election law if opposition parties refuse to engage in constructive dialogue on the reform.

Unemployment lowest since records began in 2004. Graphic showing people queuing in front of clipboard saying Unemployent Benefits. The Citizens Income beenfit is being stopped for may in Italy

Meloni hails low unemployment rate

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level on record in November, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday. Provisional data from national statistics agency Istat showed unemployment at 5.7%, down 0.1 percentage points on October.

Foreign Secretary Tajani says US intervention in Venezuela is "legitimate"

US intervention in Venezuela “legitimate” says government

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

US intervention in Venezuela is legitimate, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday, arguing that Washington acted in response to security threats linked to organised crime.

Opposition criticise US foreign policy over Venezuela

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s opposition has criticised Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government for remaining silent on controversial statements by United States President Donald Trump and on recent US actions abroad, including in Venezuela.

Ex-EU diplomat Federica Mogherini released in fraud probe

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A judge in Belgium released former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini overnight, after she and two others were detained on Tuesday in connection with a corruption and procurement-fraud investigation.

Decaro of centre-left alliance takes Puglia. Credit: Instagram

Centre-left keeps Campania and Puglia as Veneto stays with centre right

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left alliance will continue governing Campania and Puglia, while the centre right has held Veneto, according to results from Sunday and Monday’s regional elections. Turnout fell sharply in all three regions.

Justice minister Nordio, pictured, rejects Alfredo Cospito appeal. Says men are genetically programmed to reject gender equality

Ministers’ incredible remarks on femicide and gender equality

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio drew criticism on Friday after telling an international conference on femicides and gender violence in Rome that men’s “genetic code” resists gender parity. He said male attitudes reflect “a sedimentation” built over millennia of oppression and perceived superiority. He added that men must accept full equality with women, but subconscious resistance […]

Cirielli sets out pledges in Campania race

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Edmondo Cirielli has set out key promises ahead of Campania’s regional election. He pledged an extra €100 a month for residents on minimum pensions. He said the money would come from regional funds.

Mia Bintou Diop, Tuscany's youngest Vice-President, as new Tuscan government takes shape

New Tuscan government takes shape amid racism row

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The new regional Tuscan government takes shape after weeks of talks with President Eugenio Giani reaching an agreement with his centre-left allies. National party leaders also took part in the negotiations.