The government had promised to remain neutral on the banking risk, but once again it couldn't resist the temptation to support MPS by overriding the freedom of the market. A leopard can change its spots, but not its vices.
Tensions are rising between the two countries. After the ultimatum issued three days ago, the Spanish prime minister has moved from words to action.
In his interview with Il Foglio, the editor of Corriere and La7 evidently wanted to give both sides a blow by reassuring Meloni and Schlein, but his merciless judgments on Mario Draghi are unforgivable.
Ankara's final declaration confirms the central role of Article 5, which establishes the mutual aid obligation for an attacked member state, and recognizes the increase in spending commitments to 5% of European countries. No clarification between Trump and...
The Atlantic Defense Summit kicks off in Turkey. Prime Minister Meloni dines with Erdogan. The actual summit of NATO heads of state and government gets underway on Wednesday.
"Without Italy and France, Europe and the West would not be what they are: we are two great nations with converging interests," said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in her first bilateral meeting with the French president. Agreement for a post-UNIFIL mission in…
Following the recent elections in Bolivia and Chile, the far-right is also blowing strongly in Colombia. The 47-year-old lawyer beat Socialist politician Cepeda in the first round and is now ahead in the polls: the vote will take place on Sunday, June 21st. A clash…
In her remarks to the Chamber ahead of the European Council, the Prime Minister attacked "European bureaucrats who are accountable to no one" and announced her intention to work with the EU to define the measures that can be financed through flexibility. "At the next summit…
The events surrounding Banco BPM and Monte dei Paschi confirm that whenever politicians try to interfere in the banking system, they only cause trouble and make a bad impression. Let's hope they've understood this and that regarding the Intesa Sanpaolo takeover bid...
Brussels avoids a written response to Meloni and grants Italy a €6,5 billion mini-flexibility measure on energy, but only for green investments.
The Financial Times notes that Italy received €194 billion, the largest share of the €577 billion allocated by the EU. The premise was that it was supposed to "transform" Italy, but instead, GDP remained at 0,5%...
Meloni asks von der Leyen to extend the Stability Pact exemption for defense to energy. Brussels says no, while the League pushes for more flexibility on the budget.
Interview with Marcello Messori, one of Italy's most respected economists, who criticizes the government's request to suspend the Stability Pact to address the Hormuz crisis: what's needed instead are common European procurement policies, structural reforms, and greater integration...
Trump speaks of the conflict being "almost over" and of new talks "within two days," while the White House denies extending the truce. Tehran offers a glimmer of hope regarding Hormuz. Meloni and the Pope are under renewed attack.
Trump even managed to argue with Giorgia Meloni, but his contemptuous asides are a credit to our Prime Minister and hopefully a prelude to a more pro-European foreign policy, as President Mattarella never tires of…
A glimmer of hope seems to be reopening between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, the clash over Pope Leo has pitted the tycoon and the Italian prime minister against each other for the first time.
The agreement has been in force since 2016 and was previously automatically renewed every five years. "Given the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel," the prime minister said at Vinitaly.
In her briefing to the Chamber, Giorgia Meloni rules out a cabinet reshuffle and resignations, defends the government's position following the justice referendum, warns of risks related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, calls for the suspension of the Stability Pact, and reiterates the Plan...
The pro-Orban tour by US Vice President Vance seals the US-Russia alliance against a common enemy identified in the EU, and his praise for Meloni is embarrassing not only for the Prime Minister but for Italy: we cannot stand with the…
The Bank of Italy's Easter Friday warning about the Italian economy removes any alibi from Prime Minister Meloni and urges her to tell the truth to Italians and prepare a budget plan that doesn't just float but…
The former Tourism Minister's letter to Prime Minister Meloni: "I have performed my duties to the best of my ability, and to date my criminal record is spotless." Del Mastro and Bartolozzi's resignations arrived yesterday. Schlein: "We are ready for early elections."
The defeat in the referendum on justice is causing a real earthquake in the Government with the resignation of the Undersecretary of Justice, Delmastro, and the Chief of Staff of the Ministry, Giusi Bartolozzi
Umberto Bossi, founder of the Northern League, has died at 84. A divisive and charismatic leader, he shaped the politics, language, and symbols of the North, leaving a complex and lasting legacy.
The electoral law proposed by the center-right has at least two obvious flaws: an excessively high majority bonus and a lack of preferences. But refusing to engage in debate and abandoning the idea of changing the text outright would be an own goal for the Democratic Party and its associates.
Prime Minister Meloni denies an Italy-Germany directorate, but the new cooperation with Merz changes the EU balance. At today's summit, leaders will discuss competitiveness, overcoming national barriers, and "buy European" to strengthen European businesses and industry.
Now German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is particularly open to making agreements with Rome, which he sees as a way to get closer to Washington.
In an interview, Macron reiterates his focus on eurobonds, the single market, and strategic investments, including defense, AI, and the ecological transition. France's federalist stance clashes with the pragmatic Meloni-Merz coalition ahead of the pre-summit meeting in Alden Biesen, Belgium.
Kiev is under the heaviest bombardment in months, while Europe reiterates its support for Zelensky. Ahead of the face-to-face meeting with Trump, EU leaders insist on "specific and reliable" security guarantees and transatlantic unity.
The Prime Minister in the Chamber ahead of the EU Council meeting on December 18-19: "We need thoughtful decisions regarding Russian goods and clarity regarding the risks of retaliation."
Today, the Prime Minister will meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who will first be received by Pope Leo XIV. Meloni must choose between the US and Europe to support Ukraine: an increasingly complex process.
In his new National Security Strategy, Trump openly attacks Europe, including its "unrealistic expectations" regarding the war in Ukraine. From immigration policies to "censorship of free speech," here are the US president's harsh accusations.
Around a hundred protesters attacked the La Stampa headquarters in Turin during the journalists' strike. Mattarella and Meloni immediately condemned the strike, and expressed bipartisan solidarity in defense of press freedom.
Interview with Luigi Zanda, former President of the Democratic Party Senators: "There's a political connection between the Nordio-Meloni reform and the virulent controversy surrounding the Quirinale Councilor, Garofani. What was lacking was the respect and prudence that a democracy…
Crucial hours for Ukraine and the world: Trump threatens Kiev, but European leaders support Zelensky and are working on a peace plan, not Kiev's unconditional surrender. Zelensky: "We are at a crossroads between losing…
Trump stops pretending and openly sides with Russia by proposing a peace plan to Ukraine that is in reality a surrender with the cession of Crimea and Donbass to the Tsar of the Kremlin
A wealth tax warms hearts, but it's not the best way to reduce inequality, which can only truly be reduced by accelerating growth. The Meloni-Schlein clash is just a show, while Conte-Renzi's arguments are sobering. Let's remember...
The clash between the majority and the opposition is heating up over a potential wealth tax to be imposed on the wealthiest taxpayers. Meloni: "With the right in government, it will never see the light of day." Schlein replies: "This government will be remembered for helping the rich."
The CGIL (Italian General Confederation of Labour) is calling a strike for December 12th to protest the budget law: "Wages must be raised; the budget doesn't do that." Meloni's irony on X
How much longer will we have to endure Hungarian President Viktor Orban's anti-EU and pro-Putin provocations? In reality, it would take very little to neutralize him, and this could be achieved by overcoming unanimity and deciding by majority vote at the European level. But the…
As often happens, the State General Accounting Office, led by Daria Perrotta, has come under fire for advocating austerity in the budget plan. Economy Minister Giorgetti, who promoted it, will undoubtedly defend it: let's hope the same...
Giorgia Meloni, in her remarks to the Senate, affirms von der Leyen's openness to biofuels and attacks the EU's "ideological" approach to climate change. On the Middle East crisis, she reiterates: "Hamas must be disarmed," while on Ukraine, she confirms her full support for Kiev but rules out...
Instead of pressing the prime minister on wages, taxes, and anemic economic growth, the CGIL secretary slipped on a banana skin. What can one do to avoid talking about the issues that truly matter to people?
At the press conference following the Cabinet meeting that approved the budget, Prime Minister Meloni and Minister Giorgetti outlined the measures: "There is no intention to punish banks; the impact is bearable." The retirement age increase was confirmed. Salvini: "Contribution for parents…
"It took three thousand years to get here. We've achieved the impossible": with these words, the American president commented on the historic agreement. Yes to Hamas as a temporary police force • GAZA How much does the reconstruction of…
Assonime presents a series of proposals to strengthen businesses, investment, and innovation in Italy. Prime Minister Meloni promises to consider them, but it remains to be seen whether the government will be able to translate them into concrete reforms.
The prime minister's speech in New York: "Israel's reaction to Gaza is disproportionate, but recognizing Palestine requires two conditions: the release of the hostages and the removal of Hamas." On Russia: "It has trampled on the United Nations." Zelensky: "The UN does not…
At the UN, the prime minister attempts conditional recognition, but Italy remains isolated in Europe. Schlein and Conte: "It's a mockery, enough hypocrisy."
The Democratic Party's reformists are no longer willing to give concessions to secretary Elly Schlein, who has shifted the party's balance to the left by uncritically chasing the Five Star Movement, but the showdown will come after the regional elections. Gentiloni supports the...
The French Prime Minister, grappling with the budget and taxes, has unwisely diverted attention to Italy. Italy's response: this isn't dumping, especially since the flat-rate tax burden for individuals transferring their residence to Italy is...
On Ukraine, Meloni speaks like a statesman and deserves all the praise, even if on the No Vax movement she behaves like a party woman who ignores science to gather a few votes. The first version is better.
Conversation with Luigi Zanda, former President of the Democratic Party Senators. "In the agreement with Trump, EU President Ursula von der Leyen made a mistake, but it's too easy to place all the blame on her alone. The Almasri case is one such case…
the noble father of the Italian conservative Catholics, who loves to cross borders in politics and who already opposed Romano Prodi, praises Silvio Berlusconi and Giorgia Meloni but the democratic Catholics react
Faced with Trump's arrogance, the von der Leyen-Meloni duo's flirtatious tariff tactics have proven a failure, and no one knows whether 15% will be the end point or just the starting point of the blow to Europe. For...
Following the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, Meloni calls the agreement "positive but needs to be evaluated." Criticism from the opposition, concern among Italian businesses. Reactions from Berlin and Brussels also cautiously.
Open letter to the Prime Minister: "We cannot remain silent." Condemning the violations in Gaza and calling for a change in Italian foreign policy.
The EU reacted harshly, warning that tariffs would disrupt supply chains and announcing countermeasures. Palazzo Chigi confirmed its support for the European position, but urged avoiding confrontation. Confindustria (the Italian employers' federation) called for compensation, while Schlein denounced "autarchy folly."
At 18pm today, Macron and Meloni meet in Rome to iron out differences after the tensions of recent months. The Elysée: "Important visit". Palazzo Chigi: "Very positive signal"
Between political vetoes, slogans and party strategies, Italy slows down on the ESM and leaves Europe waiting: a completely political impasse that weighs on the financial stability of the Eurozone
Following the enthronement of Pope Leo XIV, a trilateral meeting was held in Rome between Prime Minister Meloni, US Vice President Vance and European Commission President von der Leyen. At the center, the resumption of negotiations on the Ukrainian crisis…
Meloni does not attend the "Volenterosi" summit in Albania and opts out, claiming that she will not send troops to Ukraine. But Macron's response is vitriolic: "This was not the topic of the summit: enough misinformation". Personal antipathy towards…
The new German Chancellor will meet Giorgia Meloni in the next few hours at Palazzo Chigi but so far she has not shown great consideration for our country, preferring Poland. The downgrading hurts us but perhaps we deserved it
No substantial progress in yesterday's technical meeting between Unicredit and Mef, in which neither Orcel nor Giorgetti participated. The technical table will continue but cannot resolve issues that are all political
The leader of Forza Italia appears dissatisfied with the absence of the Prime Minister at the summit of the "willing" but lowers his guard on the ESM even though he knows that the failure to ratify it tarnishes Italy's European image
Interview with STEFANO SILVESTRI, former president of IAI and a great expert on international and military issues: Trump's USA, the religious war between Trump supporters, the trade war and the war in Ukraine ("Peace will still take a long time…
Under the pretext of "national security", the Government shows that it puts political interests before economic ones. The result? Damage to Italy's image and a flight of foreign capital
Meloni met with JD Vance at Palazzo Chigi to discuss defense, gas, artificial intelligence and Ukraine. While Italy strengthens ties with Washington, Europe puts the brakes on the possibility of a summit Trump in Rome: "Brussels is better"
In anticipation of the Easter weekend, today is packed with events, first and foremost the conversation between Meloni and Trump on duties. The economic and financial world will instead keep its eyes on Frankfurt, where the ECB will announce a new…
A double No from President Trump - on the elimination of tariffs for industry and cars and on Ukraine - reignites tensions between the US and the European Union. Tomorrow it will take all of Giorgia Meloni's diplomatic skills to soften…
The Israeli Prime Minister's American mission was a resounding failure and President Trump humiliated him almost as much as Zelensky. Meloni goes to the White House on Thursday 17: watch out Giorgia, because the American tycoon doesn't give anyone any discounts
At 22pm Italian time Donald Trump will announce the new duties. Mattarella: "A united response is needed from the EU". Meloni: "Work to avoid a trade war". Here are the most exposed sectors and the risks for Italy
Strong intervention by the former leader of the French May and then MEP of the Greens, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, to wake up the left in the face of the Russian threat: "The Russian aggressor will not stop on his own" and one-way pacifism "risks disarming Europe"
You can agree or disagree with the Ventotene Manifesto but don't forget that it is a symbol of Europeanism and even less use it to divide Italians. Meloni prefers to act as a partisan leader rather than a prime minister who knows how to unite the…
Showdown on rearmament at EU summit. Leaders approve Ursula von der Leyen's defense plan but are divided on debt and the tools to finance the increase in spending. The dossier is postponed to the June summit,…
The "pro Europe" demonstration next Saturday in Rome has turned into a protest against the European rearmament plan, ignoring the urgency of a common defense. Italy continues to create confusion, slowing down the path towards a true Union
Green light for the European rearmament plan: 419 in favor, 204 against, 46 abstentions. Split in the Democratic Party with 11 abstentions and 10 in favor. Lega, M5S and Avs against the resolution. Rejected the proposal of Fratelli d'Italia to rename the plan in…
The disasters caused by Trump on Ukraine but also on the economy and financial markets are causing an unexpected distancing even from the European far right. The cases of France, Spain and Italy are eloquent
Be with Trump's America or with Europe that supports the just cause of Zelensky's Ukraine? This is what Italians would like to understand from Prime Minister Meloni who appeared taken aback by the recent attacks of the American boss on the Ukrainian President. The dream of…
Heavy and unusual attack by Putin's Russia on our President of the Republic for his speech in Marseille in which he drew a parallel between Moscow's aggression against Ukraine and the projects of Hitler's Third Reich. Full solidarity with…
Trump's bill may have reached Palazzo Chigi, but the Prime Minister's silence on the American President's tsunami on Gaza, on the negotiations for Ukraine without Zelensky and Europe and on tariffs raises many doubts.
For the former prime minister, the dialogue between Meloni and Trump is positive but without affecting the competences of the Von der Leyen Commission and European trade policy, without which "we would be in a mess"
Three tsunamis in ten days (Trump 2.0, the Chinese challenge on Artificial Intelligence, and the MPS takeover of Mediobanca with the support of the Government) are literally revolutionizing our world. Nothing will ever be the same again, even if many don't…
Very harsh exchange between the Prime Minister and the magistrates on the Almasri case. Tension also on the investigation on Santanchè for fraud against the INPS
The secretary of the Democratic Party and the leader of the Five Star Movement do not seem to have noticed the Trump cyclone that promises or threatens to change the world and continue to act as if nothing had happened and without a shred of strategy. Shortsightedness…
Meloni in press conference: “Never talked to Elon Musk about Starlink”. On the Sala case “triangulation with the US and Iran. Abedini under consideration by the Ministry of Justice”. And on the US: “I do not foresee Trump withdrawing from Ukraine, duties are not the right solution, for…
The release of Cecilia Sala is a great success for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her special relations with President Trump but now, instead of displacing Europe, she must succeed in dragging the entire sleepy EU into dialogue with America of…
Bloomberg claims that Italy is ready to sign a satellite telecommunications agreement with Elon Musk but Prime Minister Meloni denies it. The opposition demands clarity in Parliament
Elisabetta Belloni has announced her early resignation, effective January 15, from the leadership of the Department of Security Information. The decision comes in the midst of the Cecilia Sala affair detained in Iran
Without a proportional electoral law, which is not on the agenda, there is no room for an independent Third Pole and the Center can only choose: either here or there. But this does not erase the malaise of the moderate wing,…
Meloni's choice to vote in favor of the Von der Leyen Commission is a novelty that should not be underestimated. The Prime Minister breaks with her sovereignist past and takes a more decidedly pro-European line that can only do good...
Who knows if Meloni's pro Von der Leyen U-turn will be the first step not only to support Fitto but to become less Eurosceptic and more pro-European, but the real problem of Europe today is how to deal with the destructive anxiety on…
The President of the Republic's firm defense of Italian sovereignty in the face of Elon Musk's interference is a clear warning also for Trump and Meloni: on foreign policy, on economic policy and on European policy.
Incredible attack by Elon Musk on the Italian judges who rejected the migrant operation in Albania. Perhaps Trump's favorite tycoon wanted to do a favor to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni but he only made himself look like an arrogant billionaire who…
Bad figure and institutional discourtesy of the vice president of the CSM Fabio Pinelli who, disrespecting the Head of State, visited the Prime Minister, warning Mattarella only at the last minute precisely in the days in which the storm is raging between Meloni…
An authoritative intervention by the President of the Republic pushes for a halt to the lacerating clash between the Prime Minister and the magistrates on migrants in Albania. Today the Council of Ministers will approve the new decree
With the arrival of the Libra ship in Albania, Giorgia Meloni is looking for European allies for her so-called "innovative solutions" on the migration front. However, the closure of the Polish border with Belarus presents new challenges on the horizon
The Council of Ministers approved the bill on the budget maneuver for 2025 yesterday evening. Green light for the controversial withdrawal of 3,5 billion from banks and insurance companies for healthcare. Confirmation of the wedge cut and…
On the table of the Council of Ministers the budget maneuver and the fiscal decree on Irpef. Banks, land registry taxes and pensions are the new features of the maneuver conceived by Minister Giorgetti
New Israeli provocation against Unifil: two tanks in the Italian base. Strong protests from the UN and Prime Minister Meloni but Netanyahu wants it to go away
Three European countries and US President Biden strongly condemn Israeli attacks on Unifil. President Mattarella convenes the Supreme Defense Council
The President of the Senate, Ignazio La Russa, insinuates that the left is behind the spying of many important figures in the Apulian banking sector, but the list of those spied on blatantly denies this.
