Italian court acquits Matteo Salvini in migrant ‘kidnapping’ case – POLITICO

Italian court acquits Matteo Salvini in migrant ‘kidnapping’ case – POLITICO

In September, the prosecutor asked for a six-year prison term for Salvini as well as compensation of more than €1 million for damages if the court had found him guilty. The appeals process following the verdict could still take years. Salvini repeatedly defended himself, saying he “simply protected the country’s borders,” by preventing the migrants … Read more

Giorgia Meloni to grant Italian citizenship to Argentina’s Javier Milei – POLITICO

Giorgia Meloni to grant Italian citizenship to Argentina’s Javier Milei – POLITICO

Rome is set to grant Italian citizenship to Argentina’s President Javier Milei, local media has reported, citing government sources. Milei, who is visiting Italy on Friday to meet with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, will be granted citizenship through the right of descent, as Milei had Italian grandparents, Il Post reported. The Argentinian leader has spoken … Read more

‘She’s a fantastic leader and person’ – POLITICO

‘She’s a fantastic leader and person’ – POLITICO

The feeling appears mutual — Meloni reposted a video of Trump’s comments on Thursday evening, thanking the president-elect for his “kind words.” The interaction is just the latest round of mutual back-slapping between the incoming Trump administration and Meloni, whom POLITICO named the most powerful person in Europe this week in part due to her … Read more

Italy’s president censures Trump appointee Musk after autocracy remarks – POLITICO

Italy’s president censures Trump appointee Musk after autocracy remarks – POLITICO

After a court in Rome on Tuesday refused to detain seven migrants in Albania and referred the matter to the European Court of Justice, Musk wrote on X that the Italian judges “need to go.” Mattarella, who also heads the body governing Italy’s judiciary, defended the judges and chided Musk for his statements, especially given … Read more

Italy ‘cherishes’ Chinese investment, wants more – POLITICO

Italy ‘cherishes’ Chinese investment, wants more – POLITICO

Chinese investment in Italy is “below potential” and should increase, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said on a visit to Beijing. Italy’s trade with China needs “re-balancing” between import and export, Mattarella told Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday, Sky Tg24 reported. Mattarella noted that the value of Italy-China trade doubled from 2016 to 2022 to … Read more

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