Pro-Life, Pro-Traditional Marriage Politician Elected Speaker of Italian Parliament
The Italian lower house of parliament has elected pro-life, pro-traditional marriage populist League politician Lorenzo Fontana as speaker.
Italian Elections 2022
Meloni Polling at Record Highs Ahead of Forming Centre-Right Government
Firebrand conservative Giorgia Meloni has reached a record high in the polls as she continues forming the next Italian government.
Meloni May Appoint Technocrats to Govt Ministries to Avoid Party Squabbles
National conservative Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni, likely Italy’s next Prime Minister, says she may appoint technocrats to ministerial positions if no suitable candidates can be found within her centre-right coalition. Meloni met with the members of her
Meloni Angered by French Govt Statements on ‘Monitoring’ Italian Freedoms
Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader and likely next Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni sharply criticised a French minister over remarks that France may monitor the country for violations of rights and freedoms.
Italy Election: Polling Finds Wealthiest Voted Left, Working and Middle Voted Right
Giorgia Meloni’ was the most popular among workers and the lower middle, while the wealthiest Italians and university graduates voted left.
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.
Deserted by Voters for Surging Right-Wing Meloni, Populist Italian Salvini Faces Leadership Challenge
Populist Matteo Salvini faces leadership challenge after his party underperformed Sunday, with voters turning to Meloni’s right-wing party.
Meloni Smashes Through Italian ‘Red Wall’ Winning in Traditional Leftist Areas
The Italian centre-right alliance has overtaken the left-wing in traditionally socialist regions, smashing the historic “red wall”.
Meloni Alliance Projected to Win Outright Majority Following Historic Election
Giorgia Meloni centre-right coalition is projected to win a majority of seats in the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
Meloni: Establishment Left Is Afraid of Right-Wing Election Victory This Weekend
Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader and conservative firebrand Giorgia Meloni has stated that the establishment left is afraid of her right-populist coalition winning the Italian national election this weekend, promising a new era of freedom for Italians.
EU Commission Prez Threatens to Use ‘Tools’ Against Italy If Populist Right Wins Election
President Von der Leyen spoke on Thursday on a trip to the United States just days ahead of Italy’s national election on Sunday, saying: “My approach is that whatever democratic government is willing to work with us, we’re working together,” but added: “If things go in a difficult direction, I’ve spoken about Hungary and Poland, we have tools.”
Meloni Accuses Leftists of ‘Unprecedented Fake News’ While Declaring Herself Ready To Govern
Conservative Giorgia Meloni declared she is ready to govern as Italy’s first female prime minister, but accused the left-wing of “fake news”.
Italy Elections: Surge of Violence and Threats To Meloni-Salvini Bloc
Incidents of violence toward right-wing candidates and supporters ahead of Italy’s national elections this month, including gunshots.
Italy May See 100,000 Illegal Boat Migrant Arrivals In 2022 If Current Pace Continues
With illegal boat migrant landings happening in numbers equal to previous crisis peaks this month, it is estimated that as many as 100,000 could enter Italy by the end of 2022.
Meloni Launches Manifesto Promising To Halt Illegal Migration and Support Italian Birth Rates
Polls show a steady lead for the right in the September 25 Italy election, with pledges to support falling birthrates and tackle immigration.
Italian Island Sees Record-Breaking 50 Migrant Boats Land in 24 Hours
The Italian island of Lampedusa saw a record-breaking number of migrant boats land this weekend, with 50 landings taking place within the space of just 24 hours.
Italian Elections: Right-Populist Leading Polls Promises Pro-Family Tax Cuts
Italian social conservative firebrand Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Brother of Italy (FdI), has promised to cut taxes as her party remains the most popular ahead of next month’s national elections.
Italian Election Pollster: Left Likely Cannot Bridge Gap with Right-Populist Coalition
An Italian pollster says trends indicate that the left-wing parties will not be able to bridge the gap with the centre-right coalition, which is polling around 20 points ahead.
Italy: African Migrant Caught on Video Raping Ukrainian Woman in Broad Daylight
An African migrant was arrested by Italian police on Sunday after being caught on film raping a Ukrainian woman in broad daylight.
Italian Ministry: Illegal Migrant Landings Up Over 40 Per Cent So Far This Year
The Italian Interior Ministry figures show that illegal migrant arrivals are up more than 40 per cent so far this year.
Italy Elections: Over 45,000 Boat Migrants Have Arrived Illegally So Far This Year
The Italian Interior Ministry has released new statistics showing that, since the start of 2022, over 45,000 migrants have illegally entered the country as new boat landings continue on Italian shores.
Italy Elections: Salvini Party MP Hospitalised After Migrant Threw Rock at Car on Motorway
An Italian member of parliament from populist Matteo Salvini’s League party was hospitalised this week after a migrant threw missiles at moving vehicles along a major Italian motorway.
Meloni-Salvini Alliance Could Win 60 Per Cent Of Seats in National Election
A poll of polls indicates the right-wing coalition of Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini may win as many as 60 per cent of seats next month.
Salvini Clears The Way For Firebrand Meloni as Italian PM
Populist leader Matteo Salvini opened the way for firebrand Giorgia Meloni to become Italy’s next Prime Minister if the vote goes her way.
Going For Growth: Populist Salvini Campaigns on Low, Flat Tax for Italy Elections
Italian populist Matteo Salvini called for a 15 per cent flat income tax as his centre-right coalition continues to dominate in the polls.
Italian Elections: Salvini May Return as Interior Minister to Stop Illegal Immigration
Italian populist League leader Matteo Salvini has called for the country’s next Interior Minister to be a member of his party, citing the successes he had tackling illegal immigration when he had the job.
Salvini: Just 15 Per Cent of Illegals Gained Refugee Status in 2021
Populist Matteo Salvini has claimed that just 15 per cent of the illegal immigrants who came to Italy in 2021 were granted refugee status.
Rumour Russia Influenced Salvini to Collapse Italian Govt Shot Down by Official
A rumour that claimed Russia influenced populist Matteo Salvini to collapse Italy’s technocratic “unity” government under Mario Draghi has been quashed by an official with links to Italian intelligence.
Berlusconi Open to Italy Being Led by Firebrand Anti-Communist Meloni
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has stated he is open to Italy being led by populist firebrand Giorgia Meloni, known for her fierce anti-communist rhetoric and socially conservative stances on abortion and gay marriage.
Italy To Hold Snap Election on September 25th After Eurocrat PM Draghi Resigns
Italy will hold national elections after PM Mario Draghi resigned, ending the technocrat govt that controlled Italy through coronavirus.
