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Different denomination of euro notes, referencing suspension of minimum wage bill

“Shame” – suspension of the minimum wage bill

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Lower House on Thursday approved a motion to suspend for 60 days examination of the minimum wage bill. Opposition MPs shouted “shame” as the suspension of the minimum wage bill was approved.

Unemployment lowest since records began in 2004. Graphic showing people queuing in front of clipboard saying Unemployent Benefits. The Citizens Income beenfit is being stopped for may in Italy

End to Citizens Income allowance for many

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The right-wing Italian government is ending benefits for thousands of families and individuals deemed ‘fit to work’. The Citizens Income allowance will only be for families meeting limited criteria.

Real-term wages are falling. Image relates to minimum wage with hands holding low denomination euro notes and coins.

Minimum wage “discussion” continues amongst politicians

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci came under fire on Friday after saying the minimum wage proposed by opposition parties is a form of welfarism. His solution to low wages: to work.

Tourism Minister is under investigation - Daniela Santanche is alleged to have used false accounting.

Santanchè won’t step down over allegations

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè today reiterated she has still not received official notice of an alleged probe against her. She also insisted she will not step down.

Richard Gere, pictured on board the rescue ship, will appear as a witness at the Open Arms trial against Matteo Salvini.

Richard Gere to appear at Open Arms trial in October

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Actor Richard Gere will be heard as a witness in the Open Arms trial against Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on October 6th, judicial sources said on Friday.

Tourism Minister is under investigation

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourism Minister is under investigation in Milan in relation to allegations of fraudulent bankruptcy and false accounting regarding the Visibilia publishing group that she founded.

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

Schlein attacks “Meloni’s Europe” for EU vetoes

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein today attacked “Meloni’s Europe” after Hungary and Poland blocked an agreement on the new EU pact on migration and asylum at the European Council last week. Meloni has friendly ties with the conservative administrations in both countries.