Europe News Wider Middle East war could have serious implications for EU — analyst Though many countries still believe a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is achievable, so far, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed to bring about concrete results. 04/10/2024
World News Lebanon peacekeeping mission in 'most difficult period' since 2006 war Established in 1978 its more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries have been regularly patrolling the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel, while also engaging in efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two sides. 27/09/2024
Europe News What's at stake at Italy's European air defence conference? The two-day summit focuses on enhancing European defence capabilities and countering potential threats in response to recent geopolitical developments and challenges. 17/09/2024
Europe News Italy's Commissioner pick Fitto might face a rocky road to approval Many agree that if Brothers of Italy's Fitto is given the executive vice-president portfolio in charge of the economy and post-pandemic recovery, this would be a significant victory for Rome. 06/09/2024
Europe News 'We are making history,' Italy PM Meloni tells her Brothers of Italy The far-right party met to review achievements and prepare for EU-mandated budgetary adjustments amid controversy surrounding Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano. 05/09/2024
Europe News Beach managers in Italy brace as EU rules threaten their business Beach clubs have a significant impact on Italy’s economy, as the tourism sector accounts for around 6% of the country’s total GDP. 14/08/2024
Europe News Italy's so-called 'prison decree' causes dividing opinions According to local NGOs, in 56 out of 190 Italian prison facilities the overcrowding rate is above 150%. 09/08/2024
Europe News Italy 'ready for any event' in Middle East, says foreign minister The country's foreign ministry has warned Italians still in Lebanon that "those who can should return". 07/08/2024
Europe News Italy blames financial woes in family benefits dispute with Brussels Rome is facing legal action by the European Commission for allegedly discriminating against EU citizens who reside in the Mediterranean country. 02/08/2024
Europe News Italy bets on automotive sector to strengthen relationship with China During her first official trip to China, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed a three-year plan aimed at fostering a strategic partnership between the two countries across various sectors. 30/07/2024
Italy Italy's ruling party rejects EU Commission warning on media freedom The Commission identified concerns about "undue political influence" over Italy's public broadcaster, pointing to issues about how its leadership is appointed. 25/07/2024
Europe News ECR undecided ahead of von der Leyen's reelection vote The European Commission president must gain the backing of the European Conservatives and Reformists group to secure her second term. 16/07/2024
Italy Will Salvini joining Patriots for Europe rock the Italian government? Far-right League party joining Patriots for Europe has raised concerns about Italy's coalition stability, as the move complicates PM Meloni's relationships with allies due to differing stances on the EU and NATO. 10/07/2024
Europe News Is the Franco-German axis over? Brothers of Italy think so What’s behind Meloni’s disappointment over the EU job nomination package? 03/07/2024
Europe News What do French ex-pats in Italy think of politics back home? Euronews asked those living in the Italian capital what their take is on the 'Meloni effect' on French politics. 27/06/2024
Europe News Orbán and Meloni discuss Hungary's upcoming EU presidency programme Victor Orbán briefed Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on Hungary's upcoming EU Council presidency programme, which focuses on illegal migration, Europe's competitiveness, and declining birth rates. 24/06/2024
Italy Opposition parties gang up on Meloni Italian PM Meloni's government are looking to overhaul the Italian political system by introducing two major reforms, including the direct election of the prime minister and the devolution of power to Italy's regional authorities. 19/06/2024
Europe News Pope attends G7 summit in historic first The pontiff brought his moral authority to bear on the G7, invited by host Italy to address a special session on the perils and promises of AI. 15/06/2024
Europe News Italy's Democratic Party makes final appeal to voters The leader of Democratic Party made a last-ditch call to voters in the Italian capital ahead of EU elections. 04/06/2024
Europe News Migration splinters Italy ahead of European elections The adoption of the EU’s pact on migration and asylum has left Italy's leaders and opposition parties so divided. 30/05/2024