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On this day in history: politician Mara Carfagna born

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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

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

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.

Opposition Leaders Clash Over Forming a United Front

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

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

December 15, 2024December 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Covid vaccine boosters. Unpaid covid vaccine fines cancelled

Meloni Government Cancels Unpaid COVID Vaccine Fines

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

Tajani says Spain encourage human trafficking after Ceuta border breach 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

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.

Foreign Minister Tajani spoke about Italy donation to Ukraine Energy Fund Russia could try to influence general election

Italy Prepares Evacuation Plan for Syria

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy prepares a citizen’s evacuation plan for Syria as Islamist rebels, aligned with pro-Turkish and anti-Assad factions, advance towards Damascus.

ECJ (pictured) sets tentative February date for hearing on migrant processing policy. Credit: By Luxofluxo - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76261515

ECJ sets Indicative February Hearing on Migrant Processing Policy

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced Tuesday that it plans a February hearing on Italy’s controversial migrant processing policy. The case concerns Italy’s designation of what is considered a “safe country” for repatriation.