Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni named ‘most powerful person in Europe’
4 weeks ago

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni named ‘most powerful person in Europe’

Hindustan Times  

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has been named as the "most powerful person in Europe" by Politico. Giorgia Meloni was elected to become Italy's first woman prime minister in 2022. In 2022, Meloni gave Italy its first far-right-led government since the end of World War-II and also became the first woman to serve as the country's prime minister. The media outlet also described the Italian prime minister as a "straight-talking alpha", listing instances of Meloni's strong response and hit backs to other leaders.

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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni’s surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago: Major topics discussed with Donald Trump revealed
3 days, 20 hours ago

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni’s surprise visit to Mar-a-Lago: Major topics discussed with Donald Trump revealed

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise trip to Florida on Saturday to meet with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Florida, ahead of his inauguration on January 20. The unannounced visit underscores Meloni’s efforts to strengthen ties between Italy and the United States, particularly with the incoming president. While the specifics of their discussion remain undisclosed, …

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest

India TV News  

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, met US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday. Trump calls Meloni 'fantastic woman' Referring to his meeting with Meloni, as "exciting", Trump said, "I'm here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy. Trump watched the documentary with Meloni along with his pick for the incoming administration's secretary of state, Florida Senator, Mike Waltz, …

'Don't take orders from anyone': Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on friendship with Elon Musk
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Don't take orders from anyone': Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on friendship with Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended her friendship with tech billionaire Elon Musk, affirming that her relationship with anyone does not interfere with her leadership role or Italy's policy. "I can be a friend of Elon Musk and at the same time the head of the first Italian government that made a new law to regulate private activity in space," …

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni bats for her friendship with Elon Musk, says 'I don't take orders from anyone'
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3 weeks ago

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni bats for her friendship with Elon Musk, says 'I don't take orders from anyone'

India TV News  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has defended her friendship with US tech billionaire Elon Musk, saying that she can be a friend of Elon Musk and remain the head of the first Italian government that made a new law aimed at regulating private activity in space. Notably, after Meloni's far-right coalition came to power in Italy in 2022, she has …

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni forced to defend her friendship with Elon Musk
3 weeks ago

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni forced to defend her friendship with Elon Musk

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Taking a swipe at her predecessors, she said previous …

Italy’s premier defends her friendship with Elon Musk and asserts her independence
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Italy’s premier defends her friendship with Elon Musk and asserts her independence

LA Times  

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, center, has met frequently with the Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk since her far-right-led government came to power in 2022. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday defended her friendship with U.S. tech billionaire and Trump confidant Elon Musk, telling Italian lawmakers that she would not be influenced in areas where he has economic interests. …

Giorgia Meloni fan club: Trump calls Italy PM ‘fantastic leader and person’; she says ‘kind words’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Giorgia Meloni fan club: Trump calls Italy PM ‘fantastic leader and person’; she says ‘kind words’

Firstpost  

Donald Trump has joined the Giorgia Meloni fan club, describing her as a “fantastic leader and person”. Besides her policy decisions, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni often makes it to news headlines all over the world for her expanding fan club of heads of state. The latest to join the Giorgia Meloni fan club is the US President-elect Donald Trump, …

Fact Check: Giorgia Meloni DID propose an anti-Soros law. But she wasn't Italy's PM then
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Fact Check: Giorgia Meloni DID propose an anti-Soros law. But she wasn't Italy's PM then

India Today  

The winter session of Parliament has almost been a washout owing to frequent disruptions over the alleged affiliations of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress party with billionaires Gautam Adani and George Soros respectively. But has Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also jumped into the ring now against George Soros? And all the money deposited in the Italian bank …

‘If you’re Musk, the number you dial belongs to Meloni’: Italy PM named most influential in Europe
4 weeks ago

‘If you’re Musk, the number you dial belongs to Meloni’: Italy PM named most influential in Europe

Firstpost  

Politico has named Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni the most influential person in Europe in its 2025 listing. The report has listed her achievements that has put Italy on the world map of being one of the most stable country in Europe For Giorgia Meloni, being the first woman prime minister of Italy was a huge achievement in itself. If …

‘Straight-talking alpha’: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni named Europe’s most powerful leader
4 weeks ago

‘Straight-talking alpha’: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni named Europe’s most powerful leader

Live Mint  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been recognised as the most powerful person in Europe for 2024 by Politico, highlighting her significant influence on the continent. This annual ranking identifies key figures shaping European politics, and Meloni's ascent reflects a broader trend of right-wing populism gaining traction across Europe. Giorgia Meloni's Rise to Power Giorgia Meloni, leader of the right-wing …

Giorgia Meloni rises as Europe's most powerful 'alpha' leader
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Giorgia Meloni rises as Europe's most powerful 'alpha' leader

India Today  

It's a twist that no one saw coming - the most powerful person in Europe this year is not a traditional figure, but Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy. According to Politico, although classified as a right-wing leader in Europe, Meloni has established herself as a crucial EU stakeholder, balancing nationalist principles with practical governance, particularly regarding Ukraine and …

Italian prime minister offers 'most sincere' congratulations to Trump
2 months ago

Italian prime minister offers 'most sincere' congratulations to Trump

NPR  

Italian prime minister offers 'most sincere' congratulations to Trump Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has offered her “most sincere” congratulations to Donald Trump and said the U.S. and Italy are “sister” nations with “unshakeable” ties. Her deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini was positively gleeful writing: “The battle against illegal immigration; cutting taxes; Christian roots and a return to peace; freedom …

Italian Premier Meloni rebukes the youth wing of her far-right party for glorifying fascism
6 months ago

Italian Premier Meloni rebukes the youth wing of her far-right party for glorifying fascism

Associated Press  

MILAN — Italian Premier Giorgia Melon i has admonished the youth wing of her far-right Brothers of Italy party after an Italian news outlet published videos showing some of its members glorifying fascism. “I have said and repeated dozens of times, but perhaps I need to repeat it: There is no space in Brothers of Italy for racist or antisemitic …

Of G7 And The Rise of Right: Italy's Meloni Holds The Key to Europe’s Future - News18
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Of G7 And The Rise of Right: Italy's Meloni Holds The Key to Europe’s Future - News18

News 18  

The European Union is going through a pivotal juncture in its existence. To many observers, Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female prime minister, holds the key to the future of the EU. Tensions rose when it was revealed that a pre-dinner meeting took place among leaders from the EU’s three largest political parties, excluding Italy PM Giorgia Meloni’s ECR group. Both …

Hello from the Melodi team, says Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in video with PM Modi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hello from the Melodi team, says Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in video with PM Modi

The Hindu  

"Hi friends, from #Melodi", this is how Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni captioned a small selfie video showing her camaraderie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders met on June 14 towards the end of Prime Minister Modi's day-long visit to Apulia, southern Italy, during which he thanked the Italian Prime Minister for the invitation to attend the G7 …

'Hello from the Melodi team': Italy PM Meloni tweets video with PM Modi | WATCH
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hello from the Melodi team': Italy PM Meloni tweets video with PM Modi | WATCH

India TV News  

In a cheer for #Melodi fans, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tweeted a selfie video with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a selfie photo of both Prime Ministers went viral on social media. Taking to her official page on social media platform X, the Italian Prime Minister shared the video with PM Modi saying, "Hello from the Melodi team" with …

Italy’s Meloni will welcome the G7 summit fortified by an EU vote that shook French, German leaders
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Italy’s Meloni will welcome the G7 summit fortified by an EU vote that shook French, German leaders

Associated Press  

MILAN — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni hosts this week’s summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations as the most stable European Union leader. Meloni’s solid results create a rare stability in Italian politics, as far-right parties rattled both French President Emmanuel Macron, who called snap elections after his party was eclipsed by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, and German …

Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win

Associated Press  

ROME — Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party won European elections in Italy with a strong 28% of the votes, boosting her leadership at home and consolidating her kingmaker role in Europe. The victory in Italy’s voting for European Parliament representatives provides a boost for Meloni, after almost two years in power, mainly at the expense of her governing partners …

Good news for Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni, gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Good news for Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni, gets domestic, European boost from EU election win

India TV News  

Rome: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party won European elections in Italy with a strong 28 per cent of the votes, boosting her leadership at home and consolidating her kingmaker role in Europe. Meloni's Brothers of Italy party confirmed its status as the country's most popular party, even improving its performance from the 26 per cent it won in the …

Why Europe is listening to Meloni
7 months ago

Why Europe is listening to Meloni

The Telegraph  

Europe is following Italy’s lead, a black-clad Giorgia Meloni declared in the bright sunlight beating down on the new migrant processing facilities in Albania. Italy’s first female prime minister has positioned herself as a Brussels kingmaker ahead of the scrabble for EU positions and power after the elections. It is an astonishing turnaround for an outcast decried as a populist, …

European vote could tip the balance on Meloni’s far-right agenda in Italy
7 months, 1 week ago

European vote could tip the balance on Meloni’s far-right agenda in Italy

Associated Press  

MILAN — While Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni adopts a reassuring Western-allied foreign policy, cultural wars at home are preserving her far-right credentials heading into a European parliamentary election, where her neo-fascist-rooted Brothers of Italy party is projected to secure significant gains — and a possible coalition role. Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party is forecast to grow from six seats to …

The neoliberal populism of Milei and Meloni
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The neoliberal populism of Milei and Meloni

Al Jazeera  

When far-right “outsider” Javier Milei was elected Argentina’s president in November, hard-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the first European leader to congratulate him. In fact, Milei’s and Meloni’s politics are far from interchangeable: The Italian prime minister leads a statist, nationalist party with historic links to fascism while Argentina’s president self-identifies as a libertarian and an “anarcho-capitalist”. The …

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni announces separation from partner after sleazy remarks
1 year, 2 months ago

Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni announces separation from partner after sleazy remarks

Raw Story  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Friday she was separating from her partner, with whom she has a daughter, after he was recorded making sleazy comments. "My relationship with Andrea Giambruno, which lasted almost 10 years, ends here," Meloni wrote on social media, saying their paths had "diverged for some time". On his talk show, he said: "If you …

Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni leaves partner after his sexist comments
1 year, 2 months ago

Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni leaves partner after his sexist comments

The Independent  

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Announces Separation From Partner Over Sexist Remarks On TV
1 year, 2 months ago

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Announces Separation From Partner Over Sexist Remarks On TV

ABP News  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday that she has officially parted ways with her partner television journalist Andrea Giambruno. The announcement came amid mounting criticism for his recent "sexist remarks" both on and off the air, reported news agency Reuters. Giambruno, who hosts a news programme on Mediaset, a part of the MFE media group owned by the …

Italy's far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU
1 year, 2 months ago

Italy's far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU

The Independent  

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Italy’s far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU
1 year, 2 months ago

Italy’s far-right Premier Meloni defies fears of harming democracy and clashing with the EU

Associated Press  

ROME — When Giorgia Meloni took office a year ago as the first far-right premier in Italy’s post-war history, many in Europe worried about the prospect of the country’s democratic backsliding and resistance to European Union rules. After meeting with the EU’s most powerful officials, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen — who raised the democracy warning — Meloni …

Silvio Berlusconi, ex-Italian PM who had multiple live-in girlfriends, faced corruption charges, dies at 86
1 year, 6 months ago

Silvio Berlusconi, ex-Italian PM who had multiple live-in girlfriends, faced corruption charges, dies at 86

India TV News  

Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died Monday, according to Italian media. All must recognize that his impact on political life, but also economic, sport and television, has been without precedence.” League party leader Matteo Salvini called Berlusconi “a great man and a great …

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni applauds PM Modi calls him world’s ‘most loved leader’
1 year, 10 months ago

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni applauds PM Modi calls him world’s ‘most loved leader’

Live Mint  

During her first visit to India, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he is the "most loved leader around the world." The high approval rating of the Prime Minister Modi has made him the most praised leader across the world, said Giorgia Meloni during her address at the Raisina Dialogue on Thursday. Key points …

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni asks Modi to push for peace in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni asks Modi to push for peace in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asked for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help on Thursday in facilitating "just peace" in Ukraine, as foreign ministers of some of the world's largest economies met in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni during their meeting at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi. Meloni's two-day visit to …

Watch | 'PM Modi most loved among global leaders', says Italy premier Meloni
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch | 'PM Modi most loved among global leaders', says Italy premier Meloni

Hindustan Times  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being a major world leader and said that he is the most loved one of all the leaders globally, reported ANI. PM Modi receives Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of Italy in a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. " Read here: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni …

Is Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a fascist?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a fascist?

ABC  

There's a TV clip of the 19-year-old Giorgia Meloni, out electioneering in 1996, where she makes a comment about Benito Mussolini. "Fascism ended with the death of Mussolini … is not linked with the history of fascism, she's linked with the democratic history of the right in Italy," he says. "My grandfather was a fascist in Mussolini's Italy, he was …

Italy’s far-right leader visits EU: “We are not Martians”
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy’s far-right leader visits EU: “We are not Martians”

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — New far-right Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni used her first visit to European Union headquarters in Brussels Thursday to declare that Italy will be a force to reckon with in EU affairs, leaving it unclear whether that was a promise or a threat from one of the bloc’s powerful founding members. Her first foreign trip after brokering Italy’s only …

Italy’s Meloni commits to EU, rejects fascism in speech to MPs
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy’s Meloni commits to EU, rejects fascism in speech to MPs

Al Jazeera  

The new Italian leader confirms her government’s support for the EU, NATO and Ukraine in her first address to parliament. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has confirmed her government’s support for the European Union, NATO and Ukraine in her first address to parliament, one month after her far-right party won an historic election victory. “Italy is fully part of Europe …

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni installed as Italy’s premier
2 years, 2 months ago

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni installed as Italy’s premier

Associated Press  

ROME — Giorgia Meloni, whose party with neo-fascist roots finished first in recent elections, was sworn in Saturday as Italy’s first far-right premier since the end of World War II, pledging to work to help Europe and the United States with common challenges. After making clear she demands unwavering support for Ukraine, as well as NATO and EU positions on …

History-maker Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female PM
2 years, 2 months ago

History-maker Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female PM

The Independent  

Giorgia Meloni has agreed to form Italy’s next government, a presidential official said on Friday, clearing the way for her to become the country’s first woman prime minister. open image in gallery Italy's newly appointed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Flanked by Silvio Berlusconi, leader of the Forza Italia party, and the League party’s Matteo Salvini, the 45-year-old said on the …

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italian premier
2 years, 2 months ago

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italian premier

The Hindu  

Giorgia Meloni, whose political party with neo-fascist roots emerged victorious in recent elections, was sworn in on Saturday as Italy’s first far-right premier since the end of World War II. After making clear she’d rather not govern than lead a coalition with any partner wavering over continued Italian support for Ukraine, aligned with Europe and NATO — “Italy with us …

EXPLAINER: Is Meloni a far-right firebrand or moderate?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Is Meloni a far-right firebrand or moderate?

Associated Press  

MILAN — As Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female premier, the world is watching closely to see whether she will emerge as a firebrand leader of a far-right party with neo-fascist roots or the more moderate right-wing politician who succeeded in capturing 26% of the vote. Here is a look at some of the issues facing Meloni’s new government, formed …

What’s next for Italy and its approach to the world?
2 years, 2 months ago

What’s next for Italy and its approach to the world?

Al Jazeera  

Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as Italy’s first far-right prime minister since World War II. Italy’s first female leader will head the country’s most right-wing administration since the fascist era of Benito Mussolini. Matteo Salvini’s far-right League, and controversial former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia were also in the winning camp. Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: Valerie Fargion – …

Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The ceremony took place after a week of tensions within Meloni’s coalition after partner Berlusconi boasted about his ties with Russian President Putin. Hard-right leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister amid looming questions over her coalition partners’ stance towards Russia. The ceremony took place a day after Meloni along with her coalition partners – …

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italian prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italian prime minister

LA Times  

Italian President Sergio Mattarella speaks to new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her swearing-in ceremony at Quirinal presidential palace in Rome on Saturday. Giorgia Meloni, whose political party with neo-fascist roots secured the most votes in Italy’s national election last month, was sworn in Saturday as the country’s first far-right prime minister since the end of World War II. French …

Italy’s Meloni steeped herself in far-right ideology as teen
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy’s Meloni steeped herself in far-right ideology as teen

Associated Press  

ROME — Her heart steeped in far-right tenets, as a young teen Giorgia Meloni embarked on an ideological quest that has propelled her — 30 years later — to the height of government power. In a note he left in plain view for photographers, he described her as “presumptuous, bossy, arrogant, offensive.” Meloni retorted that he left out one quality: …

Italy’s far-right leader Meloni forms new government
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy’s far-right leader Meloni forms new government

Associated Press  

ROME — Giorgia Meloni on Friday formed Italy’s new ruling coalition, assembling the country’s first far-right-led government since the end of World War II and becoming the first woman to obtain the premiership. A few hours before the new government’s formation was announced, Meloni, 45, a career politician, told reporters that she and her allies had unanimously asked President Sergio …

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is country's first woman prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is country's first woman prime minister

Hindustan Times  

Giorgia Meloni on Friday formed Italy’s new ruling coalition, giving the country its first far-right-led government since the end of World War II and becoming the first woman tapped to serve as the country's premier. Italy's newly appointed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leaves after a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace in Rome, Italy October 21, …

Italy's Meloni steeped herself in far-right ideology as teen
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy's Meloni steeped herself in far-right ideology as teen

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Sept. 25 election victory of Brothers of Italy, a fast-growing, nationalist party with …

Italy’s far-right leader Meloni forms new government
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy’s far-right leader Meloni forms new government

Al Jazeera  

Giorgia Meloni insisted anyone joining her government must be solidly in sync with the West in opposing Russia’s war on Ukraine. Giorgia Meloni has formed Italy’s new governing coalition, giving the country its first far-right-led government since the end of World War II and becoming the first woman tapped to serve as the country’s prime minister. In response to Berlusconi’s …

Far-right leader Meloni formally asks for mandate to govern Italy
2 years, 2 months ago

Far-right leader Meloni formally asks for mandate to govern Italy

Al Jazeera  

Meloni says she and her allies have asked the nation’s president to give her the mandate to assemble a new government. The leader of Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, says she and her allies have asked the nation’s president to give her the mandate to form what would be Italy’s first far-right-led government since the end of World War II. …

Italy’s far-right leader, Giorgia Meloni, formally asks for mandate to govern
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy’s far-right leader, Giorgia Meloni, formally asks for mandate to govern

LA Times  

Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni is flanked by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, left, and right-wing politician Matteo Salvini, right, at news conference in Rome. Italian politician Giorgia Meloni, whose Brothers of Italy party has neo-fascist roots, said Friday that she and her allies have asked Italy’s president to give her the mandate to form what would be the …

Italy holds govt talks as Meloni coalition spars over Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Italy holds govt talks as Meloni coalition spars over Ukraine

Firstpost  

The consultation process has been overshadowed by the leak of a recording of ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi – whose Forza Italia party is part of Meloni’s coalition – talking about his warm ties with Moscow and appearing to blame the war in Ukraine on its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Rome: Italy’s president began consultations Thursday to form a new government following the …

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