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Sergio Mattarella - who will take his place and be Italy's next president. passed the differntiated autonomy bill

President promulgates ‘Differentiated autonomy’ bill

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella has promulgated the law on differentiated autonomy just six days after its final approval by Parliament, dispelling any speculation of a delayed review.

First woman mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, Image courtesy of PRESS OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE Funaro is one of the victims of the lewd website, since shut down

Florence votes in first woman mayor

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left has retained control of the mayoralties of Florence and Bari, won back Perugia from the centre-right, and swept all five regional capitals up for vote, including Potenza and Campobasso. Florence voted in its first woman mayor.

Workplace accidents - explosion at an aluminium plant in Bo0lzano

Never-ending roll-call of workplace accidents and fatalities

June 22, 2024June 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The death of Indian farm worker Satnam Singh was followed by the death of an 18-year-old crushed by farm machinery and injuries after an explosion at an aluminium plant. When will the Ministry of Labour act to stop this spate of workplace accidents?

ESM not ratified by Italy, all must agree to it says Metsola.

Italian Parliament won’t ratify ESM

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Speaking after the Ecofin Council meeting in Luxembourg, Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the Italian Parliament won’t ratify the ESM.

differentiated autonomy bill passes in Lower House

Differentiated Autonomy Bill passed by Lower House

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Wednesday, the Lower House approved the government’s bill for ‘differentiated autonomy’ after an all-night parliamentary session. The controversial measure passed with 172 votes in favour, 99 against, and one abstention.

Homelessness in Italy. Many poor cannot access the Citizenship Income

Two-Thirds of Poor Excluded from Citizenship Income

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Caritas has highlighted a concerning issue based on recent data from the Ministry of Labour: two-thirds of the poor have been excluded from the Citizenship Income program.

Run-off elections - Florence candiates Sara Funaro and Eike Schmidt

Run-off Elections in Italian Municipalities

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The run-off elections in 101 Italian municipalities are scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th June. Here’s a brief overview of the key races and alliance.

Was the G7 communiqué altered because Pope was in attendance? Image shows PM Giorgia Meloni greeting Pope Francis as he disembarks from helicopter.

G7 communiqué reportedly missing key references

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the final communiqué of the G7 summit, references to the protection of ‘gender identity and sexual orientation’ for the LGBT community, which were included in the previous G7 communiqué from Hiroshima, have reportedly been omitted. Furthermore, the lack of “abortion” in the final statement drew criticism from French President Macron.

11 MPs suspended after brawl in Parliament

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eleven Members of Parliament (MPs) have been suspended, receiving penalties ranging from two to 15 days, following a brawl in Parliament on Wednesday.

Elly Schlein asks opposition parties to present a united front

Schlein calls for opposition parties to be united

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein renewed her call for Italy’s opposition parties to unite in forming a credible alternative to Premier Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition. This appeal followed the PD’s strong performance in the European elections.