A local election in the northern Italian city of Vigevano has drawn national attention after Muslim candidates joined a right-wing political list, highlighting shifting political dynamics and debates over immigration in Italy. Read More: PML-N unveils candidates for key by-election battle The industrial city, home to around 62,000 residents, has a sizeable immigrant and naturalised population, including communities […]
Giorgia Meloni
Your Name Is Enough — Giorgia Meloni
In October 2022, a woman stood on the steps of the Quirinal Palace in Rome and was sworn in as Italy’s Prime Minister. In doing so, she shattered a ceiling that had held firm for over 75 years of Italy’s republican history. Her name was Giorgia Meloni, and for women across the world who had […]
Kremlin welcomes European calls to resume dialogue
MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Friday described recent calls by European leaders to re-engage with Russia as “positive,” following statements by French and Italian officials advocating renewed dialogue over the Ukraine conflict. Read More: Kremlin warns EU of economic backlash over new sanctions Dialogue between the European Union and Russia has largely stalled since Moscow launched its full-scale offensive […]
Far-right Meloni set to become Italy’s first woman PM
Far-right Meloni set to become Italy’s first woman PM. Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was set to be named Italian prime minister on Friday after her party’s historic election win, becoming the first woman to head a government in Italy. Her post-fascist Brothers of Italy party — Eurosceptic and anti-immigration — won September 25 legislative polls but needs […]