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Silvio Berlusconi may be gone, but Trump’s still here. The rotten populist legacy is everywhere

The former Italian PM, who combined celebrity antics with rightwing populism, laid the groundwork for Trumpism, says sociologist Paolo Gerbaudo

The Guardian - UK

Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred ex-Italian leader, dies at 86, according to his TV network - OLD

Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption and bribery, has died at age 86

The Independent UK

Italy's scandal-hit Berlusconi dies at 86

ROME: Silvio Berlusconi, who dominated Italian public life for decades as a billionaire media mogul, businessman and prime minister, has died aged 86.

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Silvio Berlusconi - the scandal-scarred ex-Italian Prime Minister and boastful billionaire - dies aged 86

Berlusconi was hospitalised in Milan on April 5 with a lung infection - he also suffered over the years from heart ailments, prostate cancer and was hospitalized for COVID-19 in 2020

Irish Mirror

Italy’s Berlusconi, ‘the knight’ known for scandals, dies at 86

The tycoon, ex-Italian prime minister, and master of political and personal controversies was rarely out of headlines.

Al Jazeera

Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred ex-Italian leader, dies at 86 - OLD

Italian media are reporting that Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption and bribery, has died at age 86

The Independent UK

EU offers Tunisia massive aid deal to reduce migration and boost economy

The European Union on Sunday offered millions of euros in financial support to Tunisia, to boost its economy and reduce the flow of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea into Europe.

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EU offers Tunisia aid package, seeks tighter border control

The EU is considering a major financial package for the cash-strapped nation amid a growing refugee and migrant crisis.

Al Jazeera

EU may give Tunisia more than €1bn in aid to help finances and stem migration

Ursula von der Leyen says €900m will be macrofinancial assistance while €105m will help combat people-smuggling

The Guardian - UK

European leaders meet in Tunisia for talks on the economy, migration

Tunisia is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union on Sunday for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout and restoring stability to a country that has become a major source of migration to Europe.

France 24

European leaders hope to restore stability in Tunisia, a major source of migration

Tunisia is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Italy's Meloni expresses hope for deal on IMF bailout of Tunisia as she preps weekend visit

The leaders of Italy and the Netherlands along with the EU Commission president travel to Tunisia on Sunday with a packet of initiatives to help create security in Tunisia, easing the way for a possible international bailout

The Independent UK

Rightwing governor of Lazio region withdraws backing for pride parade

Decision is linked to row over government plans to criminalise people who seek surrogacy abroad

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Giorgia Meloni Seeks to Cement Power by Remaking Corporate Italy

The right-wing leader must decide whether to opt out of China deal as she looks to drive change in the economy through state-owned companies.

Reuters

Italy rightist ruling party pulls support from LGBT event, sparking anger

The right-wing government of Italy's Lazio region around Rome said on Monday it was withdrawing its backing from the capital's annual LGBT parade, drawing an angry response from rights activists and opposition politicians.

Reuters

Italy PM hopes trip to Tunisia may unblock IMF loan, sources say

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will travel to Tunisia on Tuesday looking to make progress in unblocking loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the north African state, two diplomatic sources told Reuters.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s lurch to the right rolls on. Only unity on the left can stop it

Recent polls in Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Finland tell the story of voters swayed by fear and prejudice. Progressive parties – take note Keir Starmer – need a clear, principled agenda to turn that tide

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German rescue ships blocked in Italy over breach of migration law

Italy on Friday impounded two rescue ships run by German charities for breaching tougher migration rules introduced by the country's right-wing government, the Italian coast guard said.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the snap Spanish election: Europe needs Sánchez’s gamble to pay off

Editorial: This summer, Spain could become the latest country to feature a radical right presence in government

Reuters

Italy's right hopes local vote victory points to long-term power

Italy's ruling conservative coalition has predicted it could hold on to power for years after crushing the centre left in local elections that laid bare seemingly unbridgeable divisions between opposition parties.

Reuters

Italy PM says good ties with China possible without Belt and Road

Good relations with China are possible even without being part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) deal, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in an interview published on Sunday, as her government weighs abandoning the project.

Reuters

Italy and France look to make amends after political spat

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani saw his French counterpart in Rome on Thursday, looking to patch up ties weeks after he cancelled a meeting following blunt criticism from Paris over Rome's migration policy.

The Independent UK

Italy OKs aid mega-package for flooded north, with museum ticket surcharge to help pay for it

The Italian government has approved more than 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in aid for the flood-stricken region of Emilia-Romagna in the north

Radio France Internationale

Italy PM announces two billion euros flood package

talian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Tuesday a package worth over two €2 billion for the northeast Emilia Romagna region after devastating floods which left 14 people dead.

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