Far-right Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she is ‘in tune’ with Keir Starmer
5 days, 11 hours ago

Far-right Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she is ‘in tune’ with Keir Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Italy’s far-right prime minister has spoken out about her similarities with Sir Keir Starmer, saying the pair are “in tune” on “the fight against mass illegal immigration”. I am thinking, for example, of the management of migratory flows and the fight against mass illegal immigration, because it is a phenomenon that affects the entire European continent, even outside the EU borders.” Last year, Meloni backed a £556m deal to transport 3,000 people intercepted in Italian seas each month to Albania - but the plan has not been successful so far due to legal problems. Meloni added: “We agree with Starmer that we need to intensify the fight against traffickers, work on greater cooperation between our police forces, strengthen the commitment to assisted voluntary repatriations and not be afraid to explore innovative solutions, such as the one that Italy has started with the protocol with Albania to process asylum requests in non-EU territory, but under Italian and European jurisdiction.” In the same interview, Meloni detailed her friendship with owner of social media site X and fellow right-winger Elon Musk. The tech billionaire triggered an explosive row on Thursday over Sir Keir Starmer’s handling of historic child abuse in Oldham after he suggested the prime minister had failed to bring “rape gangs” to justice when he was director of public prosecutions.

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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, …

‘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 …

Keir Starmer plots Italy-style migrant deals with Kurdistan, Turkey and Vietnam in bid to tackle small boat crisis - but minister denies Labour are copying the Tories' Rwanda plan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer plots Italy-style migrant deals with Kurdistan, Turkey and Vietnam in bid to tackle small boat crisis - but minister denies Labour are copying the Tories' Rwanda plan

Daily Mail  

Labour is plotting a series of Italy-style migrant deals with governments in Kurdistan, Turkey and Vietnam in a bid to tackle the small boats crisis. The push comes weeks after Sir Keir Starmer met with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome to discuss how to tackle illegal migration. Cabinet minister Louise Haigh this morning confirmed that Labour is seeking …

That's amore! How 'flirty' Italian PM Giorgia Meloni ladles on the love with the world's rich and famous - after rumours of romance spread following THAT longing gaze into Elon Musk's eyes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

That's amore! How 'flirty' Italian PM Giorgia Meloni ladles on the love with the world's rich and famous - after rumours of romance spread following THAT longing gaze into Elon Musk's eyes

Daily Mail  

Giorgia Meloni is no stranger to sharing affectionate exchanges with the world's rich and powerful. Pictures shared online showed the Tesla founder and the Italian Prime Minister gazing into each other's eyes at the Global Citizen Awards in New York City on Monday Meloni had requested that Musk hand her the Global Citizen Award at the ceremony in New York …

On migration, Starmer and Meloni have found common ground
3 months, 3 weeks ago

On migration, Starmer and Meloni have found common ground

The Independent  

Pragmatism” is a word that Sir Keir Starmer uses a good deal when discussing migration. One of the strengths of Sir Keir’s unideological approach is that it means the British government can approach the world as it is, rather than how it might wish it to be. Instead, Sir Keir is engaged in discussions with Giorgia Meloni about stopping the …

Migration on agenda as Starmer visits Rome
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Migration on agenda as Starmer visits Rome

China Daily  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands at a press conference at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy on Sept 16. United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is "interested" in finding out more about Italy's migration control plans, including one for the temporary holding of migrants in Albania, ahead of a visit …

UK leader Starmer seeks to learn from Meloni's tough migration policies at meeting in Rome
3 months, 3 weeks 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}} …

Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant deal won’t work here
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Giorgia Meloni’s Albania migrant deal won’t work here

The Independent  

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

Undercover tactics to smash people-smuggling gangs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Undercover tactics to smash people-smuggling gangs

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir will meet Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, in Rome on Monday to see how the UK could emulate her success in more than halving migrant crossings of the Mediterranean. Her tactics have included crackdowns on the gangs, striking new returns agreements with source countries and fast-tracking deportations of failed asylum seekers. The Prime Minister pledged Mr Hewitt …

Starmer the charmer! Keir woos EU leaders with vow that 'Britain will be very much a part of Europe' as he giggles with Meloni and cuddles up to Macron amid talk of unwinding Brexit and tackling Chann
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer the charmer! Keir woos EU leaders with vow that 'Britain will be very much a part of Europe' as he giggles with Meloni and cuddles up to Macron amid talk of unwinding Brexit and tackling Chann

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer mounted a charm offensive on European leaders today as he urged his new 'friends' to help tackle the Channel boats crisis. Sir Keir shares a joke with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Giorgia Meloni Ms Meloni seemed to have the giggles as the leaders chatted this morning Sir Keir laughed with the premiers of Luxembough and Estonia …

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 …

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 …

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni emerges as kingmaker in EU parliament elections
7 months, 1 week 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, …

EXCLUSIVE: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's ex-partner who she dumped after he was caught asking for a threesome cheers himself up with a haircut after being dropped from his TV host job
1 year, 2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's ex-partner who she dumped after he was caught asking for a threesome cheers himself up with a haircut after being dropped from his TV host job

Daily Mail  

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's ex-partner, whom she dumped after he was recorded asking a colleague for a threesome, has broken cover to get a haircut after being dropped as a TV host. Andrea Giambruno, 42, Ms Meloni's partner of ten years and father of their seven-year-old daughter, Ginevra was caught off air making lewd sexist remarks that were later broadcast …

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 …

Giorgia Meloni: I ‘hoped for better’ on controlling immigration
1 year, 3 months ago

Giorgia Meloni: I ‘hoped for better’ on controlling immigration

The Telegraph  

Giorgia Meloni has admitted that her efforts to control immigration have been “disappointing”, a year after she was elected Italy’s first female prime minister. “The government’s problems right now are immigration, inflation and the economy,” said Guido Crosetto, the defence minister. “We need to return to the repatriation policy.” Mr Crippa, described by one newspaper as “the League’s bulldozer” for …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 – …

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 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 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 …

Don’t be fooled — ‘mellow’ Meloni could still Orban-ise Italy
2 years, 3 months ago

Don’t be fooled — ‘mellow’ Meloni could still Orban-ise Italy

Al Jazeera  

Far-right strongwoman Giorgia Meloni has emerged as the undisputed winner of Italy’s general election held last Sunday. Referring to the country’s demographic decline, she has made the dramatic claim that Italy could soon “disappear”. In this context, many on the progressive front are willing to downplay or simply be quiet about the dangers of rampant anti-migrant nationalism and increasing bigotry …

Giorgia Meloni: Who is the Italian far-right leader set to win election?
2 years, 3 months ago

Giorgia Meloni: Who is the Italian far-right leader set to win election?

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. We will not betray it as we never have.” …

Giorgia Meloni is on track to win. What’s next for Italy?
2 years, 3 months ago

Giorgia Meloni is on track to win. What’s next for Italy?

Al Jazeera  

What is going to be Brothers of Italy stance with the EU, and are its members’ experienced enough? “Her international allies reflect her extreme-right political vision which will make it difficult to maintain good ties with European institutions,” said Pieri Ignazi, professor of political science at Bologna University, referring to Hungary’s Viktor Orban, France’s Marine le Pen and Spain’s Vox …

Giorgia Meloni vows to ‘unite’ Italy as her far-right coalition makes history
2 years, 3 months ago

Giorgia Meloni vows to ‘unite’ Italy as her far-right coalition makes history

The Independent  

A party with neo-fascist roots, the Brothers of Italy, has won the most votes in Italy’s national elections and is set to form the country’s most right-wing government since that of dictator Benito Mussolini. With votes almost all counted, the government is likely to be headed by the new star of Italian politics, Giorgia Meloni, who will also become the …

Who is Giorgia Meloni: the star of the Italian far right?
2 years, 3 months ago

Who is Giorgia Meloni: the star of the Italian far right?

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 26, 2022 16:06 IST In Rome’s Via Della Scrofa, not far from the seat of parliament in the historic centre, a stone tablet and a dried-up wreath commemorate Alberto Marchesi, an anti-fascist resistance fighter executed by the German SS in the Ardeatine Caves in 1944. I don’t think that’s right.” ‘Preparing to become prime minister for years’ …

World reacts to Meloni’s right-wing victory in Italy election
2 years, 3 months ago

World reacts to Meloni’s right-wing victory in Italy election

Al Jazeera  

Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister after leading a right-wing alliance to an election win. “As countries that are neighbours and friends, we must continue to work together.” Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said France would monitor abortion and human rights in Italy following Meloni’s win. pic.twitter.com/4PN2ZDEJoZ — Balázs Orbán September 25, 2022 Poland Polish Prime …

Italy looks set for its first far-right-led government since World War II
2 years, 3 months ago

Italy looks set for its first far-right-led government since World War II

LA Times  

Giorgia Meloni, leader of Italy’s far-right Brothers of Italy party, is cheered by supporters at the party’s headquarters in Rome early Monday. A party with neo-fascist roots won the most votes in Italy’s national elections, which look set to deliver the country’s first far-right-led government since World War II and its first female prime minister, near-final results showed Monday. Right-wing …

Far-right’s Meloni claims clear mandate to rule after Italy vote
2 years, 3 months ago

Far-right’s Meloni claims clear mandate to rule after Italy vote

Al Jazeera  

Leader of nationalist Brothers of Italy party says voters have given a ‘clear indication’ of what they want. Rome, Italy – A jubilant Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party and on course to become Italy’s first woman prime minister, said voters had given the right-wing group a clear mandate to govern and that she would lead …

Giorgia Meloni claims victory to become Italy’s most far-right prime minister since Mussolini
2 years, 3 months ago

Giorgia Meloni claims victory to become Italy’s most far-right prime minister since Mussolini

CNN  

CNN — Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in a general election that seems set to install her as Italy’s first female prime minister, leading the most far-right government since the fascist era of Benito Mussolini. Preliminary results put an alliance of far-right parties, led by Meloni’s ultraconservative Brothers of Italy party, on track to win at …

How Giorgia Meloni and her far-right party became a driving force in Italian politics
2 years, 3 months ago

How Giorgia Meloni and her far-right party became a driving force in Italian politics

CNN  

Rome CNN — When Giorgia Meloni first burst onto the political scene in 2006 as the youngest ever vice-president of the National Alliance party, she sealed her fate as a far-right politician. “She doesn’t represent this neighborhood.” Forza Italia's Silvio Berlusconi and Brothers of Italy's Giorgia Meloni acknowledge supporters at the end of a joint rally with Italy's far-right League …

Giorgia Meloni: Political provocateur set to become Italy’s first far-right leader since Mussolini
2 years, 3 months ago

Giorgia Meloni: Political provocateur set to become Italy’s first far-right leader since Mussolini

Salon  

In the autumn of 1922, Benito Mussolini, the ambitious and charismatic founder of the Fascist Party, became Italy's youngest prime minister – seizing power in a march on Rome that ushered in a dark period of totalitarian rule. A century on, Italy looks set to get its first far-right leader since Mussolini's body was strung up for all to see …

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right Italian leader criticized for posting rape video
2 years, 4 months ago

Giorgia Meloni: Far-right Italian leader criticized for posting rape video

CNN  

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, leading the race to become Italy’s next prime minister, was accused on Monday of shameful electioneering by her rivals after posting a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped by a migrant in an Italian city. “One cannot remain silent in the face of this atrocious episode of sexual violence against a Ukrainian woman carried out …

I’m Italian and I’m deeply worried about our probable next prime minister
2 years, 5 months ago

I’m Italian and I’m deeply worried about our probable next prime minister

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And, while presenting herself as a …

Giorgia Meloni is rising star on Italy’s far-right stage
5 years, 2 months ago

Giorgia Meloni is rising star on Italy’s far-right stage

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian right-wing leader Matteo Salvini’s once-bold demeanor has turned nervous and edgy since his failed bid to become premier this summer, giving an opening on Italy’s political stage to his junior ally, the energetic leader of the post-fascist Brothers of Italy party. Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party has seen a surge in support — albeit remaining in the single …

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