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POLITICS21h agoGermany, Italy and Belgium call for ‘emergency brake’ on EU legislationThe three countries are pushing to scale back EU legislation they see as imposing unnecessary red tape on businesses. The proposal could prove a contentious issue at this week’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoGermany, Italy request ‘emergency brake’ power to stop new EU lawsFriedrich Merz, Giorgia Meloni and Bart de Wever said Brussels must accelerate business simplification efforts.Politico Europe
POLITICS2d agoItaly’s school veil ban exposes Europe’s assimilation fight as expert warns US could be nextThe Italian "Schools Decree" caps foreign-born pupils at 30% and bans face coverings, but experts question whether forced assimilation works.Fox News World
POLITICS3d agoUS Jewish educators postpone study trip to Italy after requirement to sign Gaza statement25 Israeli educators will arrive in Reggio Emilia as planned, however, despite being required to sign a political statement about the war in Gaza; Parents of the host organization also object to visit, saying the participants schools 'support the IDF'ynetnews · israel
POLITICS4d agoHow Italy Spawned the Western Far RightA longtime Rome correspondent reflects on the political trends in his adopted home.Foreign Policy
POLITICS4d agoItaly's Giorgia Meloni passes key electoral law ahead of 2027 electionsItaly's prime minister has succeeded in her bid to reintroduce proportional representation with a majority bonus. However, polls suggest she would not necessarily benefit from the new rules.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS5d agoDombrovskis cool on Italy bid for inflation-linked budget leeway'We cannot keep introducing new forms of flexibility'ANSA [en]
POLITICS5d agoGiorgia Meloni strengthened with the approval of the new Electoral Law with which Italy will go to the next general electionsThe new rule favors coalitions and provides for a 'majority bonus' for those who achieve 42% of the votes, who will obtain 55% of the parliamentarians.El Mundo
POLITICS5d agoItaly: Giorgia Meloni obtains her electoral law reformDÉCRYPTAGE - Les députés italiens ont validé ce jeudi 8 octobre la réforme électorale baptisée « Stabilicum ». Soutenue depuis plusieurs mois par la première ministre italienne, cette nouvelle loi promet une majorité parlementaire à toute épreuve.Le Figaro International
POLITICS5d agoItaly approves Meloni's electoral reform in confidence vote ahead of 2027 electionThe Chamber of Deputies has passed electoral law reform by 227 votes to 164, despite possible Constitutional Court objections. Italy now formally enters the election campaign, with an early vote increasingly likely.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoItaly overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debatePrime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.BBC World
POLITICS5d agoItaly’s Giorgia Meloni secures final approval for controversial electoral reformOpponents accuse government of self-serving reform in advance of vote, with one lawmaker on hunger strikeIrish Times World
POLITICS5d agoEC in favour of Italy using escape clause for defence, energy spendingEuropean Council must now give its blessingANSA [en]
POLITICS6d agoItaly Weighs Controversial Law Giving Bonus Seats to Election WinnersSupporters of the legislation say it will bring stability to a country with a long history of short-lived governments, but critics see the measure as a threat to democracy.NYT World
POLITICSOct 3Italy’s Ustica enigma: Can French files solve mystery crash blamed on stray missile?France’s decision to share defence documents with the Italian judiciary has raised hopes of a breakthrough in investigations into the 1980 crash of a passenger jet near the island of Ustica, which a former Italian president claimed was mistakenly shot down by a French fighter jet. Sceptics caution that the files are unlikely to shed light on one of Italy’s most enduring mysteries, let alone reveal a culprit.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Ukraine war fatigue fuels defense-spending downgrade plan in ItalyItalian military planners risk losing out on billions in funding as government and opposition parties seek to cut defense spending and Ukraine support.Defense News
POLITICSOct 2Meloni asks Brussels for fiscal leeway as energy shock squeezes ItalyItalian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging the European Commission again to relax the EU's fiscal rules, saying that higher inflation due to soaring energy prices is squeezing households and businesses, according to a letter seen by Euronews.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29Italy: Meloni government extends fuel decree, excise duty cuts to 1 May"It will cost 500 million euros," Economy Minister Giorgetti announced after Friday morning's cabinet meeting. The 25-cent discount due to end on 7 April, with tax credits extended to agricultural firms.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29Why are pictures of Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in a miniskirt going viral?Tajani's comments about the length of a woman's skirt have earned him mockery online, as well as criticism from other politicians and even the Church.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29‘A false problem’: Italy’s Muslims question Meloni’s burqa banAs the prime minister attempts to stave off a far-right challenger, a small minority of Muslims are being targeted.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25Italy Pairs Veil Ban With Classroom Limits in New Education DecreeItaly has introduced a deCree to ban burqa and niqab in schools and cap non‑Italian speaking pupils at 30% per class,sparking political debate over integration and far‑right influence.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSSep 25Italy to ban burkas in schools, with 30% cap on pupils with poor ItalianItaly has passed a decree banning face coverings in all schools and capping the proportion of newly arrived foreign pupils with insufficient Italian at 30 per cent per class from the next school year, the government in Rome said on Friday. The government said the 30 per cent quota applies in primary school to children who do not hold Italian citizenship, were not born in Italy and have not attended an Italian kindergarten for at least two years. In secondary schools the same rules apply, except...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Italy moves to ban face coverings and limit foreign pupils in schools with new lawA new law banning pupils from covering their faces in Italian schools and limiting the number of non-Italian nationals in some classes has been presented. Parents will also have to learn basic Italian.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 25Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers, veils in school classroomsPremier Giorgia Meloni's conservative government said the package is aimed at strengthening integration through language learning and has drawn support from right-wing alliesThe Hindu
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