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Tajani says US Israeli attacks are for European security too. Expelling Russian diplomats over espionage allegations Washington

Italy to send undersecretary to Washington

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Rai oversight commission collapses

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

No quorum reached in June 2025 referendum secret ballot underway for new Italian president. Electoral law overhaul

Meloni defends Electoral Reform as stability measure

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Rossano Sasso of FN - housing debate erupts into raciscm row

Housing debate erupts into row over racial laws

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opposition MPs accused Futuro Nazionale of using language reminiscent of fascist-era legislation during a Lower House debate on housing policy. The new far-right party presses its “Italians first” agenda.

‘Italy and I do not beg’: Meloni fires back at Trump

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian premier called Trump’s remarks “completely fabricated” after he told Italian television she had begged him for a photograph at the Evian summit. Foreign Minister Tajani has cancelled a planned trip to Washington, and rare cross-party solidarity has united Italy’s fractious political class. “Italy and I do not beg,” was Meloni’s parting riposte.

Italy to propose EU migrant hubs based on Albania model Italy-albania migrant centres from which 49 asylum seekers were returned last night

Meloni hails EU return regulation as victory for Italy

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Parliament has approved a sweeping new return regulation giving member states greater powers to deport irregular migrants and establish return hubs outside the bloc. It is a framework Giorgia Meloni says vindicates Italy’s controversial Albania model.