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Civil protection minister Masumeci says Italy needs to shore up against natural disasters

Natural disasters – Protecting Italy must be a priority

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Shoring up Italy against natural disasters must be a priority for the government, Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci said today. In a briefing to parliament on last week’s flooding and landslide emergency in Emilia Romagna he said a national plan is needed.

Run-off votes in local elections Referendum votes

Seven towns set for run-off votes

May 15, 2023June 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre right is set to win four towns in the local elections in Italy. The centre left is set to win two and seven are set to go to a run-off in two weeks’ time. This according to early results in the voting in 13 provincial capitals.

Local elections in Italy – 6 million called to vote

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Over six million Italians are called to the polls in local elections across the country on Sunday and Monday. It is an interesting time for both Meloni and Schlein, as the results could be seen by either as a vindication of their leadership style.

Italian constitutional reforms the suubject of talks with opposition leaders.

Talks on proposed constitutional reforms

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is meeting with opposition leaders to day to discuss constitutional reforms. She has already held talks with M5S leader Conte and Centrist Azione leader Calenda.

Constitutional reforms to be disucssed among all parties

Opposition parties called to discuss constitutional reforms

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Opposition parties have been summoned to meet with PM Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday to begin discussions on proposed constitutional reforms. The idea is to introduce a semi-presidential system similar to the one in France.

Berlusconi addresses FI conference with video address

Berlusconi addresses FI Conference from hospital

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A convalescing Silvio Berlusconi addressed the Forza Italia party convention from a Milan hospital. The former PM is being treated for cancer, and a lung infection. Berlusconi called FI members “secular saints of freedom”.

Italy’s President highlights job insecurity ahead of May Day workers’ holiday

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

President Sergio Mattarella today highlighted the need to address widespread job insecurity on the Italian labour market ahead of the May Day national holiday dedicated to workers.

Italy and UK enjoy new beginning in relations. Pictured Sunak and Meloni outside number 10

Italy and UK enjoy “new beginning” in bilateral talks

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni told the UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that their bilateral talks at Downing Street today mark a new beginning in relations between Italy and the UK.

Italian Government pledges help for low-medium income earners

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti pledged help was on the way “in the next few days” for low to medium income earners in Italy.

Lollobrigida accused of using supremacist language by opposition leader Elly Schlein

Schlein accuses Agriculture Minister of using supremacist tropes

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Centre-left opposition Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein accused the Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Minister of using supremacist language today. Francesco Lollabrigida had said Italy was enduring “ethnic replacement”.