Europe vote may tip balance between Meloni's far-right agenda in Italy and mainstream foreign policy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Europe vote may tip balance between Meloni's far-right agenda in Italy and mainstream foreign policy

The Independent  

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Italy’s Giorgia Meloni forced to defend her friendship with Elon Musk
5 days, 11 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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How Italy’s PM Meloni could bridge the gap between Trump and Europe
1 week, 3 days ago

How Italy’s PM Meloni could bridge the gap between Trump and Europe

CNN  

Rome CNN — A few years ago, it would have been unimaginable that Italy would be home to one of the most stable governments in Europe. But a series of factors, including government crises in relatively stable countries like France and Germany, and the roaring popularity of Italy’s current coalition led by far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in power since …

‘Straight-talking alpha’: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni named Europe’s most powerful leader
1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Italy’s Meloni and Hungary’s Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Italy’s Meloni and Hungary’s Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine

Associated Press  

ROME — Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni met her Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orbán on Wednesday in Rome, where the two discussed the situation in the Middle East, their support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and their commitment to the eastern country’s reconstruction. The two far-right leaders also discussed the Middle East conflict, support for a peaceful resolution in …

Italian prime minister offers 'most sincere' congratulations to Trump
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Meloni's Coalition Secures Victory in Liguria Regional Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meloni's Coalition Secures Victory in Liguria Regional Election

China Daily  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secures another regional election victory in Liguria, a region in northwest Italy. Conservative candidate Marco Bucci won the region's presidency with 48.8 percent of the vote, defeating center-left rival Andrea Orlando. The result strengthens the coalition's political momentum and comes as Meloni celebrates two years in office with a strong lead in the national polls.

Italy’s right-wing government faces backlash for celebrating WW2 fascists
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Italy’s right-wing government faces backlash for celebrating WW2 fascists

The Independent  

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UK leader Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni's tough migration policies at meeting in Rome
3 months, 1 week ago

UK leader Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni's tough migration policies at meeting in Rome

Hindustan Times  

ROME — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Monday, as the center-left British leader aimed to learn how her right-wing government has achieved “dramatic declines” in the number of migrants reaching Italy's shores by boat. UK leader Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni's tough migration policies at meeting in Rome {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

U.K. leader seeks to learn from Italy’s tough migration policies at meeting in Rome
3 months, 1 week ago

U.K. leader seeks to learn from Italy’s tough migration policies at meeting in Rome

LA Times  

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Monday, as the center-left British leader aimed to learn how her right-wing government has achieved “dramatic declines” in the number of migrants reaching Italy’s shores by boat. But migration has climbed the U.K. political agenda, and Starmer hopes Italy’s tough approach can help him stop people fleeing …

​Resurgent left: The Hindu Editorial on the French elections, European politics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

​Resurgent left: The Hindu Editorial on the French elections, European politics

The Hindu  

France’s New Popular Front, a coalition of left parties comprising socialists, communists, ecologists and the hard-left France Unbowed, has surprised poll watchers to emerge as the single largest bloc in the snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron last month, following the European parliamentary elections. In third place — much to the surprise of their supporters, who hoped to reprise …

Italian Premier Meloni rebukes the youth wing of her far-right party for glorifying fascism
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world’s largest trading bloc
5 months, 3 weeks ago

European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world’s largest trading bloc

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders signed off on a trio of top appointments for their shared political institutions on Thursday, reinstalling German conservative Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission for another five years. At the side of von der Leyen, who heads the EU’s executive branch, would be two new faces: Antonio Costa of Portugal as …

EU to pick leaders for next term of office
5 months, 3 weeks ago

EU to pick leaders for next term of office

China Daily  

The leaders of the European Union's 27 member nations are gathering in Brussels, Belgium on Thursday for the start of a summit to decide whether Ursula von der Leyen should be given a second term as the bloc's president. Von der Leyen is in pole position to secure another five years at the helm of the EU's executive, the European …

EU to pick leaders for next term of office
5 months, 3 weeks ago

EU to pick leaders for next term of office

China Daily  

By Earle Gale in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-06-27 04:50 The leaders of the European Union's 27 member nations are gathering in Brussels, Belgium on Thursday for the start of a summit to decide whether Ursula von der Leyen should be given a second term as the bloc's president. Von der Leyen is in pole position to …

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

Why timing of Meloni's Italy hosting G7 summit couldn't have been better
6 months, 1 week ago

Why timing of Meloni's Italy hosting G7 summit couldn't have been better

Firstpost  

The projections of European parliamentary elections reflect the growing clout of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is all set to host leaders from the most developed democratic nations The host of the G7, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, emerged as a big winner in the European Parliament elections on Monday. That signals two things: von der Leyen’s flexibility, and …

Italy’s Meloni will welcome the G7 summit fortified by an EU vote that shook French, German leaders
6 months, 1 week 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 Meloni will welcome the G7 summit fortified by an EU vote that shook French, German leaders
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Meloni flashes Churchillian V for victory as she triumphs in EU elections
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Meloni flashes Churchillian V for victory as she triumphs in EU elections

The Telegraph  

“Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni was a clear winner, as her Brothers of Italy finished first, likely improving on its 2022 national elections results, to also become the biggest party in the far-Right European Conservatives and Reformists group – now the fourth biggest bloc in the European Parliament,” said the political consultancy Eurasia Group. Ms Meloni, along with Marine Le …

Good news for Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni, gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
6 months, 2 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 …

Your time is up, Italy’s hard-right leader tells EU center parties as she votes in European election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Your time is up, Italy’s hard-right leader tells EU center parties as she votes in European election

Associated Press  

ROME — Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined voters in Italy and a half dozen European Union nations in casting a ballot during the penultimate day of European Union parliamentary elections on Saturday. The bloc’s premier hard-right politician threw down the gauntlet to the traditional center parties, telling them their time to run the EU as they liked was up. The …

Why Europe is listening to Meloni
6 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Your time is up, Italy’s hard-right leader tells EU center parties as she votes in European election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Your time is up, Italy’s hard-right leader tells EU center parties as she votes in European election

LA Times  

Hard-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni casts her vote for the European Parliament elections, in Rome, on Saturday. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined voters in Italy and a half-dozen European Union nations in casting a ballot during the penultimate day of European Union parliamentary elections on Saturday. “NATO allies stand together to protect our values, freedom, democracy and our rule …

European vote could tip the balance on Meloni’s far-right agenda in Italy
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni emerges as kingmaker in EU parliament elections
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni emerges as kingmaker in EU parliament elections

The Telegraph  

Her overtures to Ms Meloni has led to talk that the Italian leader could join the establishment group instead and make her conversation to a conventional conservative complete. “Today there is room to build a different majority in the European Parliament, and for different policies,” Ms Meloni, whose Brothers of Italy party is set to win the elections in Italy, …

The neoliberal populism of Milei and Meloni
7 months 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 …

David Cameron to meet Macron and Meloni in bid to agree Gaza stance
1 year ago

David Cameron to meet Macron and Meloni in bid to agree Gaza stance

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

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 …

EU’s Mediterranean, southern European leaders meet in Malta on migration
1 year, 2 months ago

EU’s Mediterranean, southern European leaders meet in Malta on migration

Al Jazeera  

The summit comes after the UN says more than 2,500 people had perished or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean Sea so far this year. The leaders of nine Mediterranean and southern European countries, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, have met in Malta for talks focusing on migration. But it also comes as EU interior ministers finally made headway …

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni vows to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to deal with a migrant influx
1 year, 3 months ago

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni vows to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to deal with a migrant influx

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni vowed Friday to take “extraordinary measures” to deal with an influx of migrants, including calling anew for a naval blockade of North Africa, after a week in which more than 6,000 people arrived within a day on the island of Lampedusa from Tunisia. In a video distributed by her office, Meloni said that Europe …

The leaders of Italy and Poland say European Union should focus on stopping migration
1 year, 5 months ago

The leaders of Italy and Poland say European Union should focus on stopping migration

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — The European Union should put a priority on stopping illegal migration instead of trying to persuade the 27 member nations to share responsibility for people who arrive without authorization, the prime ministers of Italy and Poland said Wednesday. Italy’s right-wing leader, Premier Georgia Meloni, traveled to Warsaw for a meeting with her conservative Polish counterpart, Prime Minister …

Left-wing strongholds no longer exist in Italy, Giorgia Meloni boasts
1 year, 6 months ago

Left-wing strongholds no longer exist in Italy, Giorgia Meloni boasts

The Telegraph  

Giorgia Meloni boasted that there are no longer any “strongholds” of the Left in Italy after her Right-wing coalition triumphed in local elections. “Beyond all expectations, the coalition has shown itself to be united and credible,” said Antonio Tajani, Italy’s foreign minister and a heavyweight in Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party, a member of the coalition. “The result in Ancona …

Italy’s contested bid to crack down on migrants sparks flap
1 year, 8 months ago

Italy’s contested bid to crack down on migrants sparks flap

Associated Press  

ROME — Bogged down by leftist opposition amendments, Italy’s Senate on Tuesday delayed the start of a debate on the right-wing government’s contested immigration crackdown, while a minister’s warning to Italians about “ethnic substitution” triggered anger. Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, made the controversial comment in a speech at a labor union gathering, Lollobrigida, who hails from Premier …

Meloni tells NATO it can count on Italy in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Meloni tells NATO it can count on Italy in Ukraine

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni pledged Italy’s “strong commitment” to NATO and efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, taking a firm pro-alliance stance Thursday following the pro-Russia sentiments expressed by one of her governing coalition partners. “Given our principal challenge today, Italy strongly supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and freedom of Ukraine,” Meloni said with Stoltenberg at her …

Italy’s far-right leader visits EU: “We are not Martians”
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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 – …

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 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 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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