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Constitutional Court (pictured) says differentiated autonomy law not entirely unconstitutional

Court rules differentiated autonomy law not unconstitutional in entirety

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that claims of unconstitutionality against the entire ‘differentiated autonomy’ law are “not founded.”

M5S accuses Meloni of writing speech whcih favours fossil-fuel industry. Image: Meloni speaking at COP29

M5S claims Meloni’s COP29 speech favoured fossil-fuel industry

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The opposition 5-Star Movement (M5S) criticised Premier Giorgia Meloni’s COP29 speech in Baku. It accused her of echoing fossil-fuel industry interests with her call for a “pragmatic approach” to the climate crisis and emphasis on nuclear fusion’s potential for clean energy.

American Elon Musk wades into Italian immigration debate

Elon Musk criticises Rome judges over migrants’ case

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Elon Musk criticised Rome judges for blocking the detention of seven migrants under Italy’s migrant policy with Albania, a move that divided Italian politics. The migrants, citizens of Egypt and Bangladesh, arrived in Brindisi early on Tuesday following the ruling.

Naval ship may have to return men to Italy from Albania after a Rome court referred the second Albania migrants' case to the ECJ

Rome court refers second Albania migrants’ case to ECJ

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The immigration section of Rome’s tribunal on Monday referred the second Albania migrants’ case to the European Court of Justice, halting the validation of their detention.

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio who wants a dialogue with judiciary

Justice Minister wants dialogue with judiciary

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Justice Minister said he wants dialogue with the judiciary to reduce their criticism of laws of a “political nature”. He also asked politicians to “tone it down” when criticising judicial decisions.

CGIL Present Landini calls for social revolt

CGIL union calls for “real social revolt”

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, head of Italy’s largest left-wing trade union, called for a “real social revolt” on Wednesday.

Meloni praises Trump on his election. In a Financial Times interview, she says it is "childish" to expect Italy to choose between the EU and US. Meloni fumes over Almasri case

The right congratulate Trump on his presidency

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian President Sergio Mattarella extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the United States presidential election. He reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to strong bilateral relations with the U.S. and collaboration on the global stage.

Lawyers Association defends Bologna judges who requested clarification from the ECJ

Judiciary is not overreaching into politics – Lawyers Association

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian Criminal Lawyers Association defended Bologna judges who referred a new government measure, defining a list of safe countries for repatriation, to the European Court of Justice. This referral sparked accusations of judicial overreach into politics.

Kemi Badenoch, new UK Tory Leader. Credit: wikipedia

Tajani Congratulates New UK Tory Party Leader

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani congratulated Kemi Badenoch on her election as the new UK Tory Party leader. Badenoch’s win marks a milestone, as she becomes the first black woman to lead a major British political party.

Italy Faces Surge in Cyber Attacks Amidst Snooping Scandal – Piantedosi

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Since early 2022, Italy has faced approximately 33,000 major cyber attacks, according to Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, who addressed the Senate on Thursday.