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Here's what a Meloni government in Italy could mean for the EU

Here's what a Meloni government in Italy could mean for the EU.

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Human rights and abortion access are European values - French PM

France's prime minister said that Europe must ensure values including human rights and abortion access are respected in a response to Italy's election result.

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Five key takeaways as Italy makes historic lurch to the far-right

Here's what we have learned from a historic election night in Italy

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Far-right party wins most votes in Italy's snap election - exit polls

Exit polls suggest Giorgia Meloni's far-right party Brothers of Italy have won Italy's snap general election.

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Italy heads to the polls in election that could see far-right in power

Polls opened at 7 am CEST. The counting of paper ballots was expected to begin shortly after they close at 11 pm, with projections based on partial results coming early Monday morning.

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Italy election: Who's running? How does it work? Who may win?

Italy is holding another election on 25 September. Here's all you need to know.

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Meloni 'ready to break taboo' and become Italy's first female PM

"It would be an honour for me to be the first to break this taboo in my country.,” Meloni said in a statement to Euronews.

Europe Decoded

What is the legacy of Italy's outgoing prime minister Mario Draghi?

As Italians prepare to go to the polls, we take a look at what "Super Mario" managed to do in his one and a half years at the helm of the country.

Europe Decoded

Video: How does Italy's dual electoral system work?

Italy's system favours coalitions because it combines the rules of proportional representation and first-past-the-post.

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Listen to Euronews' audio debate on Italy's snap general election

Want to understand Italy's snap election this Sunday? Listen to our audio debate.

Italy

Apathy and anxiety among crowds in Rome as snap election looms

"I have no expectations," said one voter. "I feel hopeless. I don't know who I can vote for. Everyone promises something but these promises never materialise. It is very difficult."

Italy

Italy divided over PM hopeful Giorgia Meloni ahead of election

Meloni heads up the Brothers of Italy party, which is part of a right-wing bloc that is leading opinion polls ahead of Sunday's election.

Europe Decoded

Analysis: What's the climate in Italy ahead of the election?

The election campaign communication has mainly been on social media with political leaders seen more frequently online than on public squares.

Italy

Italy's Giorgia Meloni criticised for posting video of woman's rape

Meloni shared the controversial video on Twitter, promising to "restore security" if elected next month.

Italy

Could Giorgia Meloni become Italy’s next prime minister?

Her Brothers of Italy party has emerged as the main opposition ahead of a general election next year.