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Bridge to Sicily: strategic project or waste of resources for Europe?

Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.

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Italian government denies illegal spying on journalists and activists

A minister told parliament that while the government does have a contract with Israeli cyber solutions firm Paragon, it has not overstepped the law in its use of spyware technology.

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Why is Meloni being investigated for release of Libyan ICC suspect?

Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for the release and repatriation of the wanted Libyan general Osama Najim — also known as Almasri.

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Thousands of public sector workers take to streets in Italy

Unions stated that salary raises for public servants included in the budget law are not enough to bridge the gap with high inflation rates in the past three years.

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Stefano De Luigi on capturing Italy’s media manipulation era

Through his project "TELEVISIVA", Stefano De Luigi aims to expose the cultural decline and media manipulation that defined Italy during Silvio Berlusconi's political rise.

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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.

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'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.

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Tajani’s support for citizenship reform shakes up Italian government

The centre-right Forza Italia leader has reignited political debate by supporting "ius scholae," which would allow children of residents to acquire Italian citizenship after completing formal education in the country.

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While Italians enjoy their holidays, politicians go to jail for a day

As the entire country celebrated the holiday of Ferragosto on Thursday, some politicians went to prisons to draw attention to the much-criticised living conditions that triggered a spike in suicides.

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EU Commissioner and RAI top management: A sticky August for Meloni

The Italian Prime Minister is wrestling with choices over who to nominate as the next EU Commissioner, and the new Board of Directors of the public media network RAI. Both choices involve wrangling within her coalition, and were complicated by the recent EU rule of law report.

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.

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Up, up and away! Lufthansa secures EU nod to buy stake in ITA Airways

The European Union says that a merger between the two airlines will not breach antitrust rules.

Italy

Beef between Italian government and Fiat 500 maker turns personal

The ongoing dispute between Europe’s second-largest car manufacturer and the Italian government continues — this time, with the Fiat 500’s iconic status front and centre.

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.

Italy

Meloni's G7 struggles echo past Italy-hosted summits

The Italian prime minister's turn to host the key annual summit got off to an embarrassing start — but it could have been much worse.

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Who is Roberto Vannacci, Italy's favourite far-right general?

When Roberto Vannacci's controversial book came out last August, he was widely mocked and criticised for his extreme views – yet now he's the lead candidate for Matteo Salvini's far-right Lega party in the European elections.

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Polls predict a surge for Conservatives

The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists Group could change the EU's course over the next five years, if they make big gains in June's European elections. Co-president Nicola Procaccini outlines his vision for Europe in The Global Conversation, with Vincenzo Genovese.

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Italy's Democratic Party launches EU elections manifesto

The Italian opposition is trying hard to cut through in an election cycle where the country's ruling right-wing parties are hoping for major gains.

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Italy's digital nomad visa has launched. Here's how to apply

Dreaming of living in Italy full-time? Here's how you can make it a reality with the newly-launched digital nomad visa.

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Italy's Matteo Salvini survives no-confidence vote

The far-right politician has been accused of having links with the Kremlin - something he now strenuously denies.