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Abuse of office as a criminal offence will have to be brought back onto the statute books following the EP vote. Justice Minister Carlo Nordio should have been informed in advance, as the justice ministry handles ICC-related matters. Credit: Copyright Roberto Monaldo/LaPresse

Italy Defends Repatriation of Libyan Police Head

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has defended the government’s decision to expel Ossama Anjiem, a Libyan wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing urgent security concerns. The move has sparked criticism from human rights groups and lawmakers, who argue Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC.

Judiciary reform is a duty to votes says Justice Minister Nordio at Supremem Court of Cassation

Justice Minister Defends Judicial Reform as “Duty Towards Voters”

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio reaffirmed the government’s commitment to judicial reform during the inauguration of the Judicial Year at the Supreme Cassation Court on Friday.

Tourism Minister Santanchè Image: Instagram

Tourism Minister Denies Resignation Requests

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Tourism Minister, Daniela Santanchè, has dismissed claims that she was asked to resign following her indictment for alleged false accounting linked to her former publishing company, Visibilia.

Giorgia Meloni next Arnegtina's President Javire Milei at Trump inauguration. Credit. SAUL LOEB/Pool via Reuters

Italy’s Messages to Trump on his inauguration

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Giorgia Meloni attended Donald Trump’s inauguration as 47th President of the United States of America. Meanwhile, Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani emphasised the importance of the United States in promoting peace in the Middle East during an event in Italy.

Daniela Santanche, who the government thinks is not an embarrassment, as a judge recommends she be indicted. Her hearing has been postponed.

Santanchè to stand trial for alleged false accounting

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Milan judge on Friday ordered Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè to stand trial for alleged false accounting at her former publishing company, Visibilia.

Luigi Marconi presents ‘Report on the State of Rights in Italy’ to Chamber of Deputies

Report on the State of Rights in Italy presented to Chamber of Deputies

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The “Report on the State of Rights in Italy” was presented yesterday morning at the Chamber of Deputies. This report, conceived and edited by A Buon Diritto Onlus, chaired by Luigi Manconi, has been published annually since 2014 with support from the Waldensian Church.

Controversial Security Bill is before the Senate. The EU has criticised some of its measures

Protests lead to push for Security Bill approval

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy witnessed widespread protests over the weekend, prompting the government to push for swift approval of the contentious Security Bill. This legislation, central to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s agenda, has sharply divided the opposition, the Council of Europe, and groups representing victims of mafia and terrorist attacks.