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Thousands join Five Star Party rally in Rome against the EU's rearmament plan

Thousands took to the streets of Rome to protest the European Commission's proposed rearmament plan. Organised by the Five Star Movement, the demonstration condemned Meloni's government and von der Leyen's plan.

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Former Italian PM Giuseppe Conte faces investigation over Covid response

Conte, ex-health minister and 17 others placed under investigation on suspicion of ‘aggravated culpable epidemic’ and manslaughter

The Guardian - UK

Italy: why Meloni won

Italy’s new prime minister Giorgia Meloni assured the EU there was no cause for alarm as her far-right government came to power. Her first actions on migrants and civil liberties tell a different story.

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Row breaks out over favourite for EU’s first ever special envoy to Gulf

Critics say former Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio lacks experience and has poor record in Gulf relations

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Can The Italian Left Bounce Back Against Gioriga Meloni?

NAPLES, Italy — Reeling from their poor performance in last week’s election, the Italian left is doing much soul-searching as it plans to bounce back from its defeat in the September 2022 general election.

Zenger

Giorgia Meloni's win in Italy proves even a seemingly successful government can fall victim to populism

In a historic win, Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy took 26% of the national vote in Italy’s latest election – the first time a far-right party will take the lead in government since the second world war. Meloni will become prime minister at the head of a coalition – although…

The Conversation

Italy elections: Giorgia Meloni hails ‘night of pride’ as exit polls point to far-right coalition victory

The leader of the Brothers of Italy party appears set to become country’s first female PM

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Italian election 2022: live official results

The rightwing coalition led by Giorgi Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party has won a clear majority and will form the next government

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s left clings to optimism as elections threaten painful reckoning

The postmortems have already begun, with Giorgia Meloni and the radical right set to win today for the first time since the war

The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni and the return of fascism: how Italy got here

The rise of far-right politician Giorgia Meloni has left many outside Italy asking how her brand of what many argue is fascism can achieve such prominence in a country that has experienced life under the dictatorship of Benito Mussolini. The answer can be traced back to a recent normalisation of…

The Conversation

Italy election: why Giorgia Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party is almost guaranteed to win

When Italy last held an election in 2018, the Fratelli d’Italia – Brothers of Italy – were minnows, taking a mere 4.4% of the vote. Now, ahead of the 2022 vote on September 25, opinion polls suggest the far-right group is on course for a historic victory that would make…

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Italy faces threat of its most right-wing government since Mussolini

Giorgia Meloni looks to have the best chance of becoming PM. But it's more likely to mean business as usual rather than heralding a fascist revolution, says Oliver Hartwich

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Who is running, how does voting work in Italy’s election?

Italy is set to vote in an election that will likely see its most far-right government in power since World War II.

Al Jazeera

Cracks show over Russia as Italy’s far-right alliance heads for election win

Giorgia Meloni, tipped to become PM, backs sanctions while Matteo Salvini says they are bringing Italy to its knees

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Italian government collapse: the political chess moves behind Mario Draghi's resignation

Political instability in Italy is nothing new – the country has had 67 governments in less than 75 years. Its politicians are often shortsighted, moved by special interests and career concerns, rather than by the common good. This is what’s behind the collapse of the most recent government – the…

Radio France Internationale

Departure of Italian PM Draghi opens 'period of uncertainty' in Europe

The resignation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi will open a "period of uncertainty" and mark the loss of a "pillar of Europe," France's European affairs minister said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Italy’s Draghi government in peril after coalition partners withdraw support

Italy could face an early autumn election after Forza Italia and League withdraw support

Al Jazeera

Italy: Gov’t collapse averted as president refuses PM resignation

PM Mario Draghi had offered his resignation after the Five Star Movement boycotted a crucial vote in parliament.

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Italian prime minister Mario Draghi to resign after coalition partner snub

Crisis prompted by Five Star Movement’s boycott of crucial confidence vote

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Italy puts 25C limit on air conditioning as Ukraine crisis forces energy rationing

‘Operation thermostat’ initiative aimed at helping country avert shortages and ministers sign gas deal with Angola

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