Meloni To Become First Truly Elected Italian PM in Over a Decade
Technocrat nation: Giorgia Meloni is set to become the first elected, rather than appointed, Prime Minister of Italy in well over a decade.
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Italy’s Globalist Govt Implodes After Shambolic Confidence Vote
ROME (AP) – Italian premier Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after key coalition allies boycotted a confidence vote, signalling the likelihood of an early election and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe at a critical time.
Italian Drama: Prime Minister Mario Draghi Offers Resignation… President Refuses to Accept
Italian Prime Minister Draghi offered his resignation on Thursday only to see President Mattarella reject the resignation minutes later.
Pope Francis Calls on Reelected Italian President to ‘Consolidate Unity’
Pope Francis offered his congratulations to Sergio Mattarella for his reelection as president of Italy, urging him to “convey serenity” to the country, which approaches its third year in a “state of emergency.”
Italy: 80-Year-Old Sergio Mattarella Secures Second Term as President
Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected on Saturday night to a second seven-year term as the country’s head of state.
Italian Indecision: Bickering Parties Beg Elderly Prez to Stay for Another Term
Support for Italian President Sergio Mattarella to stay on for a second term swelled on Saturday after days of failed balloting.
Silvio Berlusconi Admitted to Hospital, Drops Out of Italian Presidential Race
Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is undergoing a series of medical examinations and has withdrawn from Italy’ presidential election.
No Election! Top Eurocrat to Form EU ‘Technocratic’ Government in Italy
The Italian president called on former EU Central Bank president Mario Draghi to form a technocrat govt, rather than call fresh elections.
Italy’s Prime Minister Resigns, Leaving Country in Crisis
Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced his resignation on Tuesday, leaving the country open to political crisis and potential snap elections soon.
All of Italy’s Regions Infected with Coronavirus
All of Italy’s regions are now infected with the coronavirus, according to the head of Italy’s Civil Protection, Angelo Borrelli, who provided the latest data during a press conference on Thursday.
Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds Joint Press Conference with President of Italy
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Donald Trump Celebrates ‘Intrepid Pioneer’ on Columbus Day
President Donald Trump declared Monday as Columbus Day, praising the Italian explorer as an “intrepid pioneer.”
Italian President Stands Against Salvini: Welcoming Refugees a ‘Duty’
During a speech for World Refugee Day, Italian President Sergio Mattarella claimed that all Italians have a “duty” to welcome refugees from overseas.
Italian President May Dissolve Parliament As Early As July
As the populist coalition between Matteo Salvini’s Lega and the Five Star Movement continues to face rising tensions, Italian media claim that President Sergio Mattarella could dissolve the parliament as early as next month.
BRUSSELS BEATEN: Populist Coalition Takes Office in Italy, Eurosceptic Savona Returns as EU Affairs Minister
The European Union has been dealt a severe blow, with anti-establishment Five-Star and nationalist Lega forming a government including the eurosceptic Paolo Savona as minister for EU Affairs.
Breakthrough: Populist Italian Govt Back on the Cards as Five-Star and Lega Ink Fresh Deal
A populist coalition government is back on the cards in Italy, with the anti-establishment Five-Star Movement (M5S) and nationalist League (Lega) ready to submit a new Cabinet.
Retreat: EU Budget Chief Apologises for ‘Disrespectful’ Italy Comments After Backlash
German European Union Budget Commissioner Gunther Oettinger has apologised for his “disrespectful” comments after he undermined Italian democracy by saying that financial markets will “teach” the Italians to reject populism.
Forced Collapse of Populist Italian Government Sparks Selloff in Bonds and Stocks
President Sergio Mattarella made the surprise announcement Sunday that he would refuse to appoint Paolo Savona as prime minister. Instead of calming markets, this sparked a selloff in stocks and bonds on Monday.
Sabotage: Italian President Blocks Eurosceptic Coalition Govt, Populist Leader Calls for Impeachment
Italian President Sergio Mattarella announced his rejection of Italy’s populist coalition government Sunday evening in what is being billed as one of the worst days in Italian political history.
Italy: Nationalist Leader Vows to Stick by Anti-Euro Cabinet Pick as President Obstructs Populist Coalition Govt
ROME (AP) – The leader of Italy’s right-wing League party says he won’t give ground in a standoff that is blocking the country’s next government from taking office.
Italy Faces Showdown Over Populist Candidate for Finance Minister
Having confirmed the techno-populist prime minister Giuseppe Conte, Italian president Sergio Mattarella is now seeking to impede the nomination of Eurosceptic Paolo Savona as finance minister, who could become the linchpin of the populist plan for Italy’s economic reboot.
Italy Lifts Ban on Silvio Berlusconi Holding Political Office
A Milan court has rehabilitated media magnate and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, releasing him from his “lifetime ban” on holding public office and paving the way for a possible return to active politics.
