Italy:

Meloni basic income overhaul: Southern Italian unemployment drops to historic lows following the government's sweeping welfare reform.

Giorgia Meloni reaffirms alignment with Viktor Orbán, highlighting shared views on sovereignty, security and the role of family in Europe.

Greta Thunberg, 22, faced a 150-euro fine and 48-hour Venice expulsion after she and Extinction Rebellion dyed the Grand Canal green.

Italy’s government, led by Meloni, proposes banning full Islamic veils in public, regulating mosque funding, and punishing forced marriages.

Meloni urges the pro-Hamas flotilla to stop its Gaza advance, saying Trump’s 20-point peace plan offers new hope for ending the conflict.

Meloni transformed Italy’s EU role, gained Macron and von der Leyen’s support, blending ideology with pragmatic leadership and reforms.

Italian left have expressed their support for Iran following the recent clash with Israel, sparking debate within the country.

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies has officially passed the decree promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government.

Giorgia Meloni’s government is aiming to make Italy the “Mediterranean energy hub” by exploring new nuclear reactors.

The death of Pope Francis has opened the door to an informal summit of Western leaders in Rome, coinciding with the pontiff's funeral.