Italy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a European tour, having recently met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen in Gothenburg. Discussions included advances on the EU-India trade agreement, which aims to significantly enhance investment and economic ties between India and Europe.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his European tour with a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague. His six-day itinerary includes discussions on trade and innovation with Dutch leaders and will feature upcoming meetings with Swedish and Italian officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.

A car ploughed into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight, four critically. The driver, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan descent, is being detained for questioning regarding possible intentional actions or substance influence. The government is monitoring the situation closely, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in contact with security officials.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, polling stations in Italy remain open for a two-day referendum on judicial reform, with voter turnout at 14.88%. The outcome will significantly impact Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government ahead of national elections.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Today, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris, reiterating that Slovakia may block the EU’s €90 billion loan package for Ukraine if oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored.

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