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Daniela Santanchè faces a third no-confidence vote Credit: ANSA

Santanchè defies Meloni – for now

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s embattled Tourism Minister, Daniela Santanchè, arrives at her ministry undeterred, as opposition prepares a no-confidence motion from which Meloni appears unwilling to shield her.

Andrea Delmastro who was sentenced to 8-months suspended

Delmastro quits over Mafia-linked restaurant stake

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Andrea Delmastro becomes the first of two government officials to resign on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition reels from its first major electoral defeat.

Justice reform referendum: Meloni suffers first major defeat

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni has suffered her first significant political setback since coming to power, after Italian voters rejected her government’s flagship justice reform in a referendum on Monday.

Umberto Bossi, Lega founder, dies

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Umberto Bossi, founder of the Northern League and one of the most influential and divisive figures in modern Italian politics, has died aged 84.

grave concern over middle east. Image credit: quirinale

Italy voices grave concern over Middle East

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Supreme Defence Council expressed “grave concern” on Friday over the escalating conflict in the Middle East following the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The council, chaired by President Sergio Mattarella, met at the Quirinal Palace in Rome to assess the international situation and the effects of the crisis across the Middle […]

Cassation Court gives go ahead for referendum on differentiated autonomy law Referendum on judiciary reform

What does the proposed judiciary reform mean for Italy?

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will vote on 22–23 March in a referendum on a major reform of the country’s judiciary system, a proposal that has triggered intense political debate and deep divisions within the legal profession.

Defence Minister Crosetti addresses parliament re air-defence readiness. Italy continues to seek diplomacy over attack

Italy to send air-defence systems to Gulf states

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy will send air-defence systems to Gulf countries targeted during Iran’s retaliation following attacks by the United States and Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday, as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate.

Middle East crisis meeting chaired by Meloni

Government assessing impact of Middle East crisis

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday chaired a new high-level meeting at Palazzo Chigi to assess the impact of the Middle East crisis on Italy’s security and economy, government sources said.

Tajani calls for unity at home as US and Israel continue to hit Tehran. Image shows plume of smoke after strike on Tehran. Image credit: AP Photo/Mohsen Ganji

Tajani urges unity as opposition calls on Meloni to address Parliament

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday appealed for national unity as the government works to safeguard Italians in the Middle East.

Meloni chairs meeting over Middle East tensions following US and Israel attack on Iran

Meloni convenes security meeting as Middle East tensions escalate

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Government monitors fallout from US and Israeli strikes on Iran Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chaired a high-level security meeting at Palazzo Chigi on Saturday evening as tensions surged across the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory missile fire by Tehran.