Trump rounds on Meloni again as Italy refuses to back US action on Iran
Giorgia Meloni has told Donald Trump that Italy remains a sovereign nation, rejecting his claim that Rome left Washington exposed over Iran.
Trump attacks Meloni, shattering hopes of a privileged Rome-Washington axis
US President's latest attack severely undermines that assumption.
Meloni sidelines Draghi in EU debate over Ukraine mediator
The Italian Prime Minister further argued that the legitimacy of such a figure would depend on perceived neutrality within the EU balance of power.
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Israel cuts ties with Kallas after apartheid row deepens EU crisis
The dispute marks one of the most serious confrontations between Brussels and Israel in recent years.
EU opens contacts with Kremlin over Ukraine
The development comes as European leaders increasingly debate how the bloc should position itself.
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Picierno Launches New Movement in Italy Aiming to Build Pro-Atlantic, Pro-Zelensky Political Bloc
The project is explicitly framed around a strongly pro-EU view, Atlanticism, and unwavering support for Ukraine.
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EU moves to bar Russian veterans from entering Schengen Area
The entry ban is only one element of a broader sanctions package designed to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
Musk takes legal action against German broadcaster ZDF over Belfast riots report
Presenters and commentators discussed the influence of online figures, including Musk and British activist Tommy Robinson.
Rome remigration march sharpens Italy’s debate over neo-fascism
It is a political concept advocating the return of large numbers of immigrants settled in Europe and the United States to their countries of origin.
‘Anti-fascist certificate’ for publishers ahead of Rome book fair sparks censorship row
Meloni accused organisers of introducing a discriminatory criterion for participation and warned against the use of political labels.
Italian journalist fired over Israel question takes reinstatement battle to court
The controversy dates back to October 13, 2025, when Nunziati attended the European Commission’s daily midday briefing.
Vannacci officially launches Futuro Nazionale as lawmakers defect from Italy’s ruling right
He has presented the new party as a nationalist alternative to a government he argues has become too moderate on key issues.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire faces collapse after sidelining Hezbollah’s core demands
Seen from Beirut, the ceasefire reached on the night of June 3, 2026 between Israel and Lebanon appears extremely difficult to implement in practice.
European Parliament vice-president Pina Picierno leaves Socialists over divisions on support for Ukraine
She has also backed initiatives aimed at countering what she considers Russian influence operations in Europe.
EU calls on Schengen countries to lift internal border checks
The Commission called on Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden
Debate grows in Italy over stripping citizenship from foreign-born criminals
"Citizenship cannot be for life," said Deputy Prime Minister and League leader Matteo Salvini, who has presented the bill.
Venice Biennale unleashes cultural rift on Italian right
In recent months, several prominent conservative intellectuals have voiced concerns about what they describe as the government's lack of a coherent long-term cultural strategy.
EU aid set to become a lever against partners of Russia and Iran
The European Union is one of the world's largest providers of external assistance.
Italy and Albania reaffirm migrantion deal amid doubts over its future
Meloni has repeatedly framed the agreement not only as a tool for protecting Italy's national borders.
EU foreign affairs chief Kallas: ‘Huge defence funds but European industry not increasing output’
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has warned that Europe’s defence industry is not increasing production in…
Italy prepares for a nuclear return
Italy is preparing its most significant return to nuclear energy in nearly four decades, marking a major shift in the country’s industrial and energy strategy under Prime…
EU considers military mission in Lebanon as UNIFIL prepares to withdraw
The plan was outlined by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign and defence ministers in Brussels.
Albania says it will not renew migration deal with Italy
The agreement allows Rome to process certain asylum claims in facilities on Albanian territory.
Switzerland to vote on limiting immigration
A referendum could soon push Switzerland towards significantly stricter migration policies and potentially place its bilateral agreements with the European Union on free movement…
Armenia’s EU pivot faces election test
High-level sources within the Armenian Government have told Brussels Signal that Yerevan is ready to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan at any moment.
US Secretary of State Rubio meets Italy PM Meloni amid tensions in relations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome during a closely watched visit to Italy. The trip.
Meloni and Magyar meet ‘convinced that Italy and Hungary will continue to work together‘
Italian Prime Minister and Hungary’s newly elected Prime Minister met in what analysts see as an effort to preserve strong bilateral ties following Viktor Orbán’s electoral…
Germany: Censorship row erupts after AfD’s Höcke interview
A fierce free-speech controversy has erupted in Germany after senior Social Democrat leader Saskia Esken called for what she described as an effective “blacklisting” of…
Armenian activists accuse EU of “hypocrisy” over biased human rights stance favouring pro-EU allies
“It is hypocritical for the EU to support democracy, human rights, and a dignified life for Ukrainians in their own country, but not for Armenians.
Azerbaijan cuts ties with European Parliament as Brussels’ energy realism holds
Azerbaijan suspended institutional co-operation with the European Parliament on May 1, accusing Brussels of interference in its sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh.