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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.

Reggio Calabria politicians under investigation in mafia probe

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Carabinieri police on Tuesday staged a major operation linked to an investigation into alleged ties between the ‘Ndrangheta mafia and the political world of Reggio Calabria, sources said.

Cirio who was reelected Piedmont Governor in the municipal elections

Municipal elections movers and shakers

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Municipal elections across Italy brought notable victories for the centre-left, with Cagliari and Bergamo securing wins in the first round. Similarly, Pescara re-elected its incumbent centre-right mayor with a sizeable majority and Cirio returned as Piedmont Governor.

Italian electrorate voted for Meloni's party, who gained almost 30% of the vote

Less than half Italian electorate vote in European elections

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

With the right and far-right making gains in Europe, less than half the Italian electorate turned out to vote. Voters cannot complain about the resurgence of the right-wing, if they do not counteract by voting for the opposition.