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Giorgia Meloni

Giorgia Meloni is Italy's first female prime minister at the head of the country's most right-wing government since World War II.

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PVV leader Geert Wilders on stage responds to the results of Dutch elections

Europe reels as far-right Wilders tops Dutch election poll

Europe reels as far-right Wilders tops Dutch election poll

The surprise victory of the Dutch far right is sending shockwaves around Europe. But what does it mean for the future?
PoliticsNovember 23, 2023
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Italian Parliament.

Italy's Giorgia Meloni: Not so radical after all?

Italy's Giorgia Meloni: Not so radical after all?

Italy's first female prime minister has been in power for 12 months now. What has she achieved?
PoliticsSeptember 25, 2023
Ursula Von Der Leyen (left) with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a press conference

Migrants on Lampedusa: Italy, EU announce action plan

Migrants on Lampedusa: Italy, EU announce action plan

The Italian prime minister and European Commission president visited the island after a surge in migrant arrivals.
MigrationSeptember 17, 2023
Migrants gather in the harbour of Italian island of Lampedusa

Lampedusa: Is an EU naval blockade possible?

Lampedusa: Is an EU naval blockade possible?

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has called for a naval mission to stem migration. But maritime law would limit its reach.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 2023
A man yells into a megaphone as a crowd of demonstrators is seen behind him

Italy: Meloni pressured by welfare cuts and slowing economy

Italy: Meloni pressured by welfare cuts and slowing economy

Cuts to a poverty relief scheme and Italy’s recent economic slowdown may pose political challenges for Giorgia Meloni.
PoliticsAugust 4, 2023
An older voter puts a ballot into the ballot box

Germany's AfD reflects Europe's shift to the right

Germany's AfD reflects Europe's shift to the right

Germany's far-right AfD party has won its first governing post, amid a wider European shift to the right.
PoliticsJune 26, 2023
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A paper cut out of two adults, both holding rainbow flags, hold the hands of a child with their other hand. Around them are colored hearts.

Same-sex parents in Italy face tough times

Italy's right-wing government is planning to make it even harder for LGBTQ couples with children.
SocietyJune 16, 202304:35 min