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PM Giorgia Meloni unveils 2026 budget bill

2026 Budget bill focused on families, tax cuts and business growth

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni unveiled Italy’s 2026 budget bill, describing it as a “serious” plan built around families, business growth and tax relief. The cabinet approved the draft on Friday.

Italy to defend Golden Power laws as Brussels prepares challenge

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s government will defend its “golden power” rules protecting key national assets, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Friday, after reports that the European Commission is preparing legal action against Rome.

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Meloni says banks may be asked to help with 2026 budget

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, 8 October 2025 — Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that Italian banks may again be asked to contribute to the 2026 budget bill.

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Meloni warns of “Barbaric” Political Climate

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome, 8 October 2025 — Premier Giorgia Meloni said Italy’s political climate is becoming “increasingly barbaric” after receiving repeated death threats. Speaking on Cinque Minuti on Rai TV on Tuesday evening, Meloni said she had “lost count” of the threats against her.

Right-wing secures Calabria in regional election

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Giorgia Meloni’s centre-right coalition has won another key regional contest, holding Calabria after last week’s victory in Marche.

protests over Palestine result in scuffles in Milan Photograph: Claudia Greco/Reuters

Protests sweep Italy against Gaza war

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME, 22 September 2025 – Tens of thousands of people joined protests across Italy on Monday, shutting down schools, blocking ports and disrupting major transport routes in one of Europe’s largest demonstrations against Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Italy passes first EU AI law

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has become the first EU country to pass a comprehensive AI law. It regulates use of artificial intelligence and includes criminal penalties for misuse.

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Draghi: EU risks sovereignty through inaction

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Former Italian premier Mario Draghi warned Tuesday that the European Union’s sovereignty is at risk because of its failure to act.

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Employment in Italy stable – record high in south

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s labour market showed mixed signals in the second quarter of 2025, Istat reported on Friday. Premier Giorgia Meloni welcomed Istat’s report on employment in the south.

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Tajani urges caution over Gaza Sumud Flotilla

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday he will call his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar in the coming days to discuss the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla is seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.