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“For Ms. Meloni, the lift could hardly have come at a better time. All eyes are on Italy this week as Ms. Meloni prepares to host a summit of the Group of 7 major economies for three days starting on Thursday. It’s another opportunity to cast herself as a legitimate member of the club of […]

“Meloni’s group of lawmakers might also prove decisive if she decides to back the centre-right European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for a second term, potentially giving Rome leverage over the new EU executive.” Fonte: Reuters Autore: Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante Link: Italy’s PM Meloni comes out on top in EU vote, strengthening […]

“Italy, which will hold 76 of the 720 seats in the new parliament, could play a crucial role deciding the balance of power in the bloc. With polls suggesting Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party may gain 27% of the vote – up from just 6.4% in the 2019 EU elections – Italy’s prime minister could […]

“His campaign slogan — “Firenze Magnifica,” or “Magnificent Florence” — suggests a Florence returned to its Renaissance glory, when the city was a renowned artistic and intellectual hub. As mayor, Schmidt said, he would aim to bring back “the splendor” of the epoch when the Medici family and its successors ruled the city.” Fonte: The […]

“Macron and Meloni like to duel at a distance. But imagine a world where the two came together with a joint proposal for European reform. Macron as the spokesperson of centrist dads. Meloni as the spokesperson for the rightwing mothers.” Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Lorenzo Marsili Link: Macron and Meloni appear poles apart – but […]

“Since my move to Milan, the tax break’s unfairness has popped up repeatedly in conversations. It is understandably frustrating for Italians in similar roles to know that they are taking home less than those who are returning from abroad.” Fonte: Financial Times Autore: Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli Link: Why Italy’s expat tax regime is fomenting social […]

“Meloni and Le Pen have much in common. Both women have thrived in the male-dominated ranks of far-right political movements historically rooted in fascism. Both have pursued a strategy of detoxifying their parties to make them more acceptable to a wider swath of their electorates. They share ideological ground, including the belief in a Europe […]

“Ingria, one of the smallest villages in Italy, is home to 46 inhabitants. A further 26 people, registered to vote from abroad, make up the electorate.” Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Angela Giuffrida Link: Italian village with 46 residents has 30 local election candidates

“If she can successfully build a bridge between Europe’s conservatives and at least part of its hard right, Meloni could effect quite a radical change in the EU’s direction – on issues as vital as climate change, enlargement and immigration. Maybe that’s her plan.” Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Jon Henley Link: Giorgia Meloni has emerged […]

“Despite the myriad issues, Meloni and her Brothers of Italy, which is forecast to obtain about 27% of the vote in the European elections, still maintain a strong appeal, mostly owing to her tough rhetoric on criminality and illegal immigration but also because of weak opposition.” Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Angela Giuffrida Link: ‘She just […]