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Meloni addresses issues with Senate such as Syria sanctions and ties with Elon Musk

Meloni Discusses Syria Sanctions and Elon Musk Ties

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni Discusses Syria Sanctions and Elon Musk Ties

Premier Giorgia Meloni suggested on Wednesday that lifting sanctions on Syria could help engage with the country’s new leadership. However, she also stressed it might still be too early to decide.

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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 on League Prepares for Mobilisation Ahead of Salvini Verdict

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.

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Mara Carfagna. Credit. Facebook

On this day in history: politician Mara Carfagna born

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: politician Mara Carfagna born

Mara Carfagna, born on December 18, 1975, in Salerno, Italy, has had one of the most remarkable career transformations in Italian public life.

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Take a pragmatic approach to Trump administration says Meloni

Meloni urges EU to take pragmatic approach with Trump

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni urges EU to take pragmatic approach with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on the European Union to adopt a pragmatic and constructive stance towards the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, as concerns over a potential trade war continue to grow.

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Opposition logos PD and M5S

Opposition Leaders Clash Over Forming a United Front

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Opposition Leaders Clash Over Forming a United Front

Italy’s two largest opposition parties, the Democratic Party (PD) and the 5-Star Movement (M5S), exchanged sharp criticisms on Saturday over how to form a united front against Premier Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party.

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50,000 Protest in Rome Against Government’s ‘Security Bill’

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on 50,000 Protest in Rome Against Government’s ‘Security Bill’

Organisers reported around 50,000 people marched in Rome on Saturday to protest against the government’s controversial ‘security bill’.  The bill has faced criticism for allegedly undermining the right to peaceful protest.

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Cassation Court gives go ahead for referendum on differentiated autonomy law Referendum on judiciary reform

Cassation Court OKs Referendum on ‘Differentiated Autonomy’ Law

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Cassation Court OKs Referendum on ‘Differentiated Autonomy’ Law

Italy’s Supreme Cassation Court has approved a referendum to completely repeal the government’s controversial ‘differentiated autonomy’ law. The recently introduced law allows regions to request greater control over the tax revenues collected within their territories.

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Politico names Meloni most powerful person in Europe. Image credit: AP

Meloni Named Most Influential Person in Europe by Politico

December 11, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni Named Most Influential Person in Europe by Politico

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been ranked as the most influential person in Europe for 2025 by Politico, topping its prestigious Class of 2025 list.

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Covid vaccine boosters. Unpaid covid vaccine fines cancelled

Meloni Government Cancels Unpaid COVID Vaccine Fines

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni Government Cancels Unpaid COVID Vaccine Fines

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet has approved the annual Milleproroghe decree, which includes a decision to cancel unpaid €100 COVID vaccine fines imposed during the pandemic on individuals who refused mandatory vaccination.

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Ambassador and staff unharmed after rebels entered the ambassador's residence in Damascus on Sunday, says Tajani

Ambassador and staff unharmed after Syrian rebels entered ambassador’s residence

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Ambassador and staff unharmed after Syrian rebels entered ambassador’s residence

Italy’s ambassador to Syria and diplomatic staff at the Damascus embassy were unharmed after rebels entered the ambassador’s residence early Sunday, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed.

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

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