Italy Rejects Equal Parental Leave as Fathers Challenge Norms Online

By admin April 25, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s parliament has voted down a proposal to introduce equal parental leave for mothers and fathers, rejecting a plan that aimed to balance caregiving responsibilities. The measure, which would have provided equal, fully paid and non-transferable leave, was defeated by the ruling coalition citing financial constraints, drawing criticism from opposition leaders who

Italy Suspends Renewal of Defence Agreement with Israel Amid Rising Tensions

By admin April 16, 2026 No comment

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Italy has decided not to renew its five-year defence cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced, citing the “current situation” without providing further details. Officials said the government is still assessing what the suspension will mean in practice for military and technical cooperation between the two countries. The move comes as

Meloni’s Gulf Visit Focuses on Energy Security and Regional Stability

By admin April 4, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a surprise diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, marking the first visit by a European Union leader to the Gulf since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in February. During her stop in Jeddah, Meloni is expected to meet Saudi Crown Prince […]

Italian Voters Reject Meloni’s Judicial Reform

By admin March 24, 2026 No comment

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Giorgia Meloni faced a major political setback after Italian voters rejected her proposed judicial reforms in a national referendum. Around 54% voted against the changes, dealing a blow to her right-wing coalition ahead of upcoming elections. Despite the defeat, Meloni said she would not resign, acknowledging the result while expressing regret over the missed opportunity

Italy’s Meloni Criticises U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

By admin March 11, 2026 No comment

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday strongly criticised the U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Iran, calling them part of a dangerous global trend of unilateral interventions “outside the scope of international law.” Speaking to parliament, Meloni highlighted growing instability in the international system and compared the Middle East conflict to Russia’s 2022

Italy Misses 2025 Deficit Target, Pressure on PM Meloni

By admin March 2, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s 2025 budget deficit came in at 3.1% of GDP, slightly above the European Union’s 3% ceiling, according to ISTAT. While lower than 2024’s 3.4%, the miss casts doubt on Rome’s plan to exit the EU’s Excessive Deficit Procedure early, which could have eased spending constraints ahead of the 2027 elections. The eurozone’s third-largest economy […]

Italy’s Bonus-Seat Reform Could Hand Meloni Strong Majority

By admin February 27, 2026 No comment

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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, […]

Macron and Meloni Clash Over Killing of French Far-Right Activist in Lyon

By admin February 20, 2026 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni exchanged sharp criticism following the killing of a French far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, who died after being beaten during protests in Lyon. French prosecutors confirmed that seven people will face murder charges, including an assistant linked to the far-left party France Unbowed (LFI),

Rai Sport Chief Resigns After Gaffe-Plagued Olympic Commentary

By admin February 19, 2026 No comment

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The head of Rai Sport, Paolo Petrecca, has resigned following a string of on-air mistakes during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The ceremony, watched by 9.2 million viewers on state broadcaster Rai, was meant to be a moment of national pride. Instead, Petrecca’s commentary quickly went viral for a series of […]

Italy Approves Naval Blockades to Curb Migrant Arrivals

By admin February 12, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s cabinet has approved a bill allowing naval blockades to stop migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at its borders. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in office since 2022, has already introduced measures to accelerate repatriation of failed asylum seekers and impose stricter penalties on human smugglers, aiming to reduce sea crossings. Under the draft