France and Italy resist EU plan to bar former Russian combatants
Rome and Paris fear the measure could open the door to a blanket entry ban on all Russian citizens.
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Le Pen warns against blind alignment with Trump after Iran
She rejected the idea that personal disagreements between leaders should define international relations.
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Rutte says US aircraft used Italian bases in Iran operation, clashing with Rome’s non-belligerence stance
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said the NATO chief had created a misleading impression.
Italy denies US used its bases to launch strikes on Iran
The Italian defence ministry said that Rutte's account gave a misleading impression by blurring routine support missions with combat operations.
Europe’s biggest military powers pledge stronger NATO role ahead of Ankara summit
Friedrich Merz hosted Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni and Donald Tusk for a meeting of the so-called E5 group.
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Italy blocks Steve Bannon’s academy, case could now reach Strasbourg court
The dispute unfolds against a backdrop of heightened transatlantic political tension, following recent criticism by Donald Trump of Giorgia Meloni.
Italy’s Musk ally attacks Meloni and warns: ‘The vote may end up with Vannacci’
His proximity to Musk has made him a prominent intermediary between the American tech billionaire’s orbit and Italian institutions.
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.
Meloni warns against relying on social media bans to protect children
Italian Prime Minister said she was not opposed to barring under-16s from the platforms.
Meloni insulted on Russian state TV: Italy summons ambassador as tensions with Moscow flare
Tensions between Italy and Russia have escalated sharply in recent hours, further straining already fragile relations between the two countries, after a Kremlin-linked…
Meloni’s judicial reform referendum fails, but her government remains stable
Italy’s recent government-backed referendum on judicial reform has failed, marking a setback for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Iran war reveals Italy PM Meloni now sidelined by Trump
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sought to position herself as a privileged interlocutor of US President Donald Trump.
Meloni condemns Trump over comments on NATO troops in Afghanistan
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump following remarks suggesting NATO allies “fell behind” or stayed “a…
Italian conservatives slam Meloni for inaction on cultural issues
Over Christmas, a group of conservative intellectuals have opened a controversy by saying Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her government have failed to…
Italian PM Meloni in the crosshairs? Alleged plot sparks political storm
An alleged plot to topple Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in favour of a centre-left coalition is shaking Italian politics.
Italy’s Meloni vows to overcome all obstacles to Albanian migrant deal
Italy's prime minister on February 17 vowed to push ahead with a plan to deport irregular migrants to camps built in Albania, which has been stalled by national…
Italy PM Meloni connects sexual violence against women with immigrants
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ruffled feathers on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by connecting such violence with immigration.
Italian left-wing judiciary under fire regarding political criticisms of PM Meloni
A top Italian magistrate has faced criticism after sending an email where he described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as "dangerous" due to her political…
Meloni to visit Lebanon amidst Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to visit Lebanon on October 18 amidst the ongoing conflict in the region.
Meloni outlines plan to avoid ‘inevitable decline of the West’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has outlined her plan to save the West from "inevitable decline" at the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards in New York.
Meloni responds sharply to Von der Leyen on freedom of expression in Italy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been quick to respond to the rule-of-law report published by the European Commission, which accused her of eroding freedom…
Man ‘shot with Italian MP’s gun’ at New Year’s Eve party
A male guest was shot with a gun belonging to one of Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni's MPs at a New Year's party in the town of Rosazza, in Northern Italy.
Meloni sees Italy growing faster than EU partners this year
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she sees scope for Italy’s economy to grow faster than the European Union average this year, and looked forward to likely interest…
Meloni: ‘Defend EU’s external border to save Schengen’
Speaking to the Italian Senate on October 25, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni prioritised the defence of Europe's external border in order to save the Schengen free-movement…
Italian PM Meloni dumps partner after comments to other women are aired
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has ended her long-term relationship with Andrea Giambruno over comments he made that were broadcast on Italian TV.
Italian writer fined €1,000 for calling Meloni a ‘bastard’
The Left-wing Italian writer and journalist Roberto Saviano has been ordered by a court in Rome to pay €1,000 for insulting the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
Italian PM sues Placebo rocker for allegedly calling her a ‘racist, fascist piece of sh*t’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is suing British rock-band Placebo’s lead-singer Brian Molko for defamation after he allegedly insulted her during a concert…
Meloni may signal plan to exit China Pact during US visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could notify the US as soon as this week about her plan to pull Italy out of a controversial investment pact with China, according…