Italy prepares new crackdown on migrant rescue efforts – POLITICO

Italy prepares new crackdown on migrant rescue efforts – POLITICO

Under the proposed legislation, which was scrutinized at a Cabinet meeting in Rome on Friday and is set to be approved next week, search-and-rescue aircraft departing or landing in Italy must inform the authorities of any emergency immediately and follow their instructions. Failure to comply could lead to fines, seizure or confiscation of the aircraft. … Read more

Ray-Banned! Ex-lover of Italian minister barred from parliament in spy glass scandal. – POLITICO

Ray-Banned! Ex-lover of Italian minister barred from parliament in spy glass scandal. – POLITICO

Earlier this month, Boccia had claimed on social media that her intention was to provide a guided tour for her followers, asserting that she had done “nothing illegal” with the glasses. However, the lower house of parliament disciplined her for violating rules prohibiting unauthorized recording within the building. Sangiuliano resigned from his post on Friday … Read more

Italian culture minister resigns after love affair scandal – POLITICO

Italian culture minister resigns after love affair scandal – POLITICO

Boccia announced on Instagram she had the new role as an adviser for major events to the culture ministry — a claim the ministry itself denied. She also published pictures of herself on business trips with Sangiuliano, who is married. In an interview with Italy’s RAI state broadcaster, Sangiuliano at the time insisted no public money … Read more

Italy’s culture minister admits trying to hire lover as ministry consultant – POLITICO

Italy’s culture minister admits trying to hire lover as ministry consultant – POLITICO

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni faces a new blow after her culture minister, a close ally, was forced to admit an affair with a social media influencer he tried to hire as a ministry consultant. In an interview with Italy’s RAI state broadcaster Wednesday night, Gennaro Sangiuliano, a Meloni loyalist, said he had offered his resignation … Read more

Meloni and von der Leyen’s messy split – POLITICO

Meloni and von der Leyen’s messy split – POLITICO

Meloni’s careful stewardship of the Italian economy has been rewarded by Europe’s famously fickle financial markets. But chaos across the Alps could draw unwanted attention to Italy’s huge debt pile.  Jun 27 6 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each … Read more

Meloni was on her best behavior — now her mask is starting to slip – POLITICO

Meloni was on her best behavior — now her mask is starting to slip – POLITICO

However, the euroskeptics in Budapest or Bratislava don’t have the clout to hollow out the EU on their own. But if joined by founding members like Italy, and perhaps The Netherlands, their promise — or threat — of turning the bloc into a “Europe of nations” becomes ever more possible. Plus, for the right-wing populists … Read more

We’re good, Meloni says about von der Leyen – POLITICO

We’re good, Meloni says about von der Leyen – POLITICO

Von der Leyen said “things that we agree with, particularly on immigration,” Meloni admitted— but this was insufficient, she said. “She also said things that both in method and substance did not make it possible for Fratelli d’Italia to vote,” Meloni told Corriere della Serra. Now that von der Leyen is confirmed for another mandate … Read more

Which Giorgia Meloni are you today? – POLITICO

Which Giorgia Meloni are you today? – POLITICO

#1. When they definitely said 10 a.m. and it’s 10:30 and they still haven’t turned up. Franco Origlia/Getty Images #2. When you’re trying to look interested but you’re just thinking about lunch. Tiziana Fabi/AFP via Getty Images #3. When your finger accidentally brushes a bit of food in the sink as you’re doing the dishes. … Read more

Trump’s European allies leap to his defense after guilty verdict – POLITICO

Trump’s European allies leap to his defense after guilty verdict – POLITICO

Despite the verdict, Orbán referred to his bestie Trump as a “man of honour.” “As President, he always put America first, he commanded respect around the world and used this respect to build peace,” Orbán said on X, adding that the American people will “make their verdict this November.”   Right-wing figurehead Orbán has long … Read more

Von der Leyen tried to make friends with Meloni. It backfired – POLITICO

Von der Leyen tried to make friends with Meloni. It backfired – POLITICO

“For Meloni it was useful because the principal policies at international and European level, such as debt and immigration, all begin from the Commission and therefore she had every advantage in negotiating and meeting with her,” said Marco Valbruzzi at the University of Naples Federico II.  During the heated Italian EU election campaign, Italy’s far-right … Read more