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Why are Italian lady politicians posting photos in miniskirts? Deputy PM's remarks spark protest

Antonio Tajani ignited controversy with his remarks on women's attire during a political gathering in Italy, linking skirt length to a woman's dependability and marriage prospects. In defiance, female opposition senators donned miniskirts in the Senate, boldly asserting their personal choice in fashion while disputing societal stereotypes. Following considerable public…

The Times of India · Sep 25

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.

Euronews · Apr 5, 2025

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 · Mar 2, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

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 · Sep 25, 2022

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 · Sep 25, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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…

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2022

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 · Sep 19, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022