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Giorgia Meloni

Before she took over as Italian PM, Meloni and her far-right Brothers of Italy party — which is set to make big gains in June — had spooked Europe’s centrists. But she’s been a more moderate force internationally since taking office and has been a useful bridge between Viktor Orbán and other EU leaders, and could potentially do the same thing if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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A punch-up in parliament reveals Italy’s deepest scars

The Meloni coalition’s plan to give more power to ‘virtuous’ regions has inflamed the country’s North-South divide.

June 19, 2024 4:01 am CET

Italy’s beach warfare pits Meloni’s party against bathers

Beach bars and restaurants were supposed to open up exclusive rights to the shoreline by the end of last year.

June 18, 2024 6:00 am CET

Die vier mächtigsten Köpfe der EU

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June 17, 2024 6:21 am CET

Von der Leyen buries report slamming Italy as she seeks Meloni’s vote

European Commission president trying not to stir the pot on media freedom, four officials said.

June 16, 2024 5:57 pm CET

Momentum grows for quick von der Leyen deal ahead of Monday summit

EU leaders meet on Monday to discuss top Brussels jobs in the wake of the European election.

June 15, 2024 5:13 pm CET

G7 leaders to issue strong warning against China trade practices

The G7 leaders also hardened their tone against Beijing over its support of Russia and called on China to “cease the transfer of dual-use materials.”

June 14, 2024 7:17 pm CET

Macron, Meloni clash over abortion rights at G7

Body language of the two leaders in Puglia also reflects tensions between them.

June 14, 2024 4:04 pm CET

Join forces already, Orbán tells Meloni and Le Pen  

Hungarian leader’s comments come after the French far-right leader pitched a united front to Italy’s prime minister.

June 14, 2024 12:42 pm CET

Bruised Macron puts on brave face at G7

The French president said G7 leaders thought his decision to call snap elections in France was “courageous.”

June 14, 2024 10:32 am CET

Lufthansa’s ITA deal set to get EU approval

Clearance will diffuse tensions between Brussels and Rome over a deal that keeps Italian carrier flying.

June 13, 2024 5:02 pm CET

Brawl erupts in Italian parliament, injuring lawmaker

Dozens of MPs from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s ruling coalition joined the fray.

June 13, 2024 10:14 am CET

G7 leaders to talk both AI’s risks and opportunities at summit

National leaders will discuss how to both govern the technology and harness it for growth.

June 13, 2024 6:00 am CET
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EU election: Not enough will change — and that’s the real problem

The Parliament election is one more shrill alarm bell that needs to be heeded seriously by Europe’s mainstream establishment, and one that should prompt considerable soul-searching.

June 13, 2024 4:00 am CET

6 lame ducks and Giorgia Meloni: Meet the G7 class of 2024

This week’s gathering of G7 leaders in Italy looks more like the last supper than a display of Western power.

June 13, 2024 4:00 am CET

Juncker’s advice to von der Leyen: You don’t need Meloni to keep your job

“The majority should not be extended to the parties of the extreme right,” said former Commission boss.

June 11, 2024 1:45 pm CET

Lufthansa ups its offer to try to win over EU on ITA deal

Italy has pushed hard for the deal to be cleared.

June 11, 2024 6:00 am CET

How von der Leyen could still lose her job

If she can’t win over the entire centrist coalition, the EU’s top executive will need the Greens or even the hard right. Both options are fraught.

June 11, 2024 4:02 am CET

The weirdest things that happened on election night

Wrong results, wrong ballots and snap elections.

June 10, 2024 3:32 pm CET

Who won, who lost and who screwed up in the EU election

The far right had a good night. Others not so much.

June 10, 2024 5:12 am CET

Von der Leyen aims for a second term but still needs a deal

European Commission presidency is hanging in the balance after EU election.

June 10, 2024 4:54 am CET

EU election results — Europe swings to the right

As election result projections were revealed on Sunday evening, our EU Confidential team recorded a live episode with first reactions and analysis from our POLITICO newsroom. Host …

June 10, 2024 4:01 am CET

Europe swings to the right — led by France

Center-right and far-right parties are leading the way in the EU election.

June 9, 2024 8:34 pm CET

UK’s Cameron hoaxed by Poroshenko impersonator

British foreign secretary became suspicious on call with man pretending to be ex-Ukrainian president.

June 8, 2024 2:30 pm CET

As Europe votes, a populist wave surges 

Five months before the US election, radical right parties are expected to make major gains in the EU election

June 6, 2024 6:45 pm CET
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