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European Elections – Polls open for second day of voting

June 9, 2024June 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The polling stations reopened at 7am on Sunday. Alongside the European elections, around 3,700 municipalities are voting for mayors, plus there is the renewal of the Piedmont Regional Council. The polls will close at 11pm.

Italo Foschi who is to be honoured on a postage stamp

Stamp to honour fascist Italo Foschi

June 8, 2024June 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s centre-left opposition on Friday condemned the Business and Made in Italy ministry’s decision to issue a postage stamp in honour of Italo Foschi, a Fascist thug leader who founded AS Roma.

Tajani who says there is not enough discussion of Europe related issues in the current election campaign

Not enough talk of Europe in election campaigns – Tajani

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today the election campaign for this week’s Europe Parliament elections did not sufficiently address EU-related issues.

Elly Schlein attacks "Meloni's Europe". Says PES won't ally with ECR or ID at Europe level

PES will never ally with ECR or ID in Europe – Schlein

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein made it clear during an ANSA Forum on Monday that her centre-left group, part of the Party of European Socialists (PES), will never form alliances at the EU level with the right-wing ECR Conservatives or the Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

Meloni says compatible majority needed or she'll stay in opposition in Europe. Image: Meloni at lecter, arms spread, talking. Associated Press/AP

Meloni happy to remain in European opposition if needs be.

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni stated on Friday that she would remain in opposition in Europe unless a “compatible” majority could be established.

Still of Giorgia Meloni from video. Meloni honoured Giacomo Matteotti yesterday, 100 years after his "death speech"

Giacomo Matteotti murdered by Fascist thugs – Meloni

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Thursday, Premier Giorgia Meloni commemorated the 100th anniversary of the courageous speech by Giacomo Matteotti, delivered in parliament against Benito Mussolini’s violent and fraudulent rise to power.

On this day in history: Giacomo Matteotti denounces fascist election win

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 30th May 1924, a pivotal and courageous speech delivered in the Italian parliament marked the beginning of a crisis for Benito Mussolini’s Fascist government. The young socialist politician behind the speech, Giacomo Matteotti, denounced the recent general election as fraudulent and violent, a stance that led to his kidnap and murder.

Government Approves Controversial Justice Reform

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet approved a significant justice reform bill on Wednesday, aiming to separate the career paths of prosecutors and judges within Italy’s judiciary.

Sandro Veronesi pulls out of Frankfurt Book Fair

Prominent Italian Author Withdraws from Frankfurt Book Fair

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Top Italian novelist Sandro Veronesi announced Wednesday that he will not participate in the Italian delegation at October’s Frankfurt Book Fair, where Italy is the guest of honour. Veronesi’s decision follows the exclusion of Roberto Saviano, a left-leaning author and outspoken government critic, from the event.