Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to lead Italy’s longest-lasting government since World War Two, surpassing a record previously held by Silvio Berlusconi. Her government has benefited from political stability and improved investor confidence, particularly through tighter control of Italy’s public finances. However, analysts warn that the stability may not last
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing growing dissatisfaction among young voters ahead of Italy’s national election next year. Polling agency Youtrend says only 25% of voters under 35 approve of her government, compared with 35% among the wider population. Analysts say younger Italians are increasingly leaning toward centre-left parties, with Meloni’s ruling
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has officially launched her fourth bid for the French presidency after an appeals court cleared her to run in the 2027 election. While the court upheld her conviction over the misuse of European Parliament funds, it reduced her electoral ban, allowing her to contest the vote. Le Pen said […]
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a major political challenge as lawmakers prepare to vote on his nomination of former chief of staff Emmanuel Moulin to lead the Bank of France. Critics argue the move is part of Macron’s effort to place trusted allies in key institutions ahead of the 2027 presidential election, where the […]
France’s corporate elite is increasingly engaging with Marine Le Pen and her National Rally as the party gains momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election. A recent dinner in Paris with top executives, including Bernard Arnault, highlighted growing efforts by business leaders to better understand—and potentially influence—the party’s economic agenda. The meeting
A proposed reform of Italy’s electoral system could significantly boost Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s chances of securing a second term, according to new studies. The ruling centre-right coalition has agreed to shift to a fully proportional voting system that includes a seat bonus for any coalition winning more than 40% of the vote. The measure, […]





