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No-confidence votes against Santanche and Salvini, pictured, thi week

Santanchè and Salvini no-confidence votes this week

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Santanchè and Salvini no-confidence votes this week

The Italian parliament executive has a brief yet intense week ahead of them. Along with no-confidence votes for Santanchè and Salvini are the reform of the Premiership, end-of-life legislation and shorter work weeks.

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Matteo Salvini who is facing a motion of no-confidence

Motion of no-confidence aimed at Salvini

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Motion of no-confidence aimed at Salvini

A motion of no-confidence targeting Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, has been scheduled for 3rd or 4th April in the Lower House.

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New citizenship in Italy 2020 and 2022

Italy grants more citizenship than any other EU country

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy grants more citizenship than any other EU country

In 2022, Italy saw a significant rise in the number of individuals gaining citizenship, with approximately 214,000 successfully applying, as reported by the ISMU research body.

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EU and Egypt sign memorandum of understanding

EU and Egypt sign memorandum of understanding

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on EU and Egypt sign memorandum of understanding

The EU and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday dealing with several issues affecting both areas. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni was part of the EDU negotiating party.

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Candidates in the Abruzzo regional election

Turnout up for Abruzzo regional election

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Turnout up for Abruzzo regional election

The turnout for the Abruzzo regional election stood at 15.8% at midday on Sunday. This is up from 13.3% in the last regional polls in 2019.

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Giorgia Meloni

Meloni reflects on government’s results to date

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni reflects on government’s results to date

Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed her satisfaction on Saturday regarding the accomplishments made since assuming office in October 2022. She particularly emphasised the economic outcomes.

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anti-mafia prosecutor

Anti-Mafia Prosecutor Calls Alleged Snooping Case “Extremely Serious”

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Anti-Mafia Prosecutor Calls Alleged Snooping Case “Extremely Serious”

Italy’s National Anti-Mafia Prosecutor, Giovanni Melillo, addressed the Parliament’s Anti-Mafia Commission on Wednesday. He called the ongoing investigation into alleged snooping by a police officer “extremely serious.”

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alternative to right-wing says Schlein

Schlein says there is an alternative to right-wing

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Schlein says there is an alternative to right-wing

A credible alternative to the right-wing parties exists and centre-left groups will prove it in June’s European elections, said Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein.

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Todde with Conte and Schlein

Todde becomes first woman governor of Sardinia

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Todde becomes first woman governor of Sardinia

On Monday, centre-left candidate Alessandra Todde declared triumph over her centre-right counterpart Paolo Truzzu, even as a few votes remained uncounted.

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Sardinial flag - today is regional elections

Sardinia goes to the polls for regional elections

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Sardinia goes to the polls for regional elections

Sardinians are casting their votes today in crucial regional elections. The voting is often seen as a gauge for national politics.

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