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Meloni considers military presence in Greenland PM Giorgia Meloni says ReArm Europe is a misnomer. Meloni asked to address parliament on US tariff threat

Meloni backs Draghi’s EU warning at CL conference

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has backed Mario Draghi’s warning that the European Union risks sliding into irrelevance. The PM was speaking at the CL conference in Rimini.

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

Tajani moves to calm Italy–France row over Salvini remarks

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has sought to defuse tensions with France after fellow Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini remarks sparked a diplomatic complaint from Paris.

EU risks losing sovereignty says Draghi. Mario Draghi in the Time top 100 most influential people

Draghi: EU must unite after Trump ‘wake-up call’

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mario Draghi warned that Europe must learn to work together and with the US after what he called Donald Trump’s “brutal wake-up call.”

Matteo Ricci under investigation for corruption. Image credit: Getty Images

MEP Matteo Ricci under investigation for corruption

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Matteo Ricci, a Member of the European Parliament for the Democratic Party (PD) has confirmed that he is under investigation for corruption. The probe relates to contracts awarded during his time as mayor of Pesaro, between 2014 and 2019. Ricci is also the centre-left candidate for president of the Marche Region.

gender violence survivors to speak in schools if PM says so. Red shoes on steps Femicide bill passed unanimously by senate

Senate passes landmark Femicide Bill unanimously

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Senate has unanimously approved a landmark bill that formally recognises femicide as a distinct criminal offence. The femicide bill, which passed with 161 votes in favour and none against, introduces life imprisonment for anyone who kills a woman “with acts of discrimination or hatred… because she is a woman,” or to suppress her rights, […]

Meloni marks 1000 days in office

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

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday marked her government’s 1000 days in office, defending its record and highlighting job creation as a key achievement.

Prosecutors launch appeal over Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

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.

Meloni under pressure to address Trump tariff threat

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s opposition parties are demanding that Premier Giorgia Meloni report urgently to parliament following US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat of 30% on EU goods.

Almasri probe into Meloni, Nordio and Piantedosi

Nordio denies lying over release of Libyan general

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

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio on Thursday rejected claims he misled the public about the release of Libyan General Osama Almasri earlier this year. He insists official documents disprove recent media reports.

Pier Silvio Berlusconi Hints at Political Future

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pier Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday refused to rule out a future in politics, marking a shift from past denials. The MediaForEurope CEO and son of late ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi said he had no immediate plans to enter politics but left the door open.