Browsing: Giorgia Meloni

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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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Italy’s government faces accusations of electoral manipulation this morning as a controversial law to overhaul the electoral system is set for debate in Parliament.
The proposed changes could significantly alter vote distribution in upcoming elections.

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European leaders emphasised strength, equality, and responsibility this morning on International Women’s Day. Social media messages highlighted the ongoing importance of empowerment and the fight against oppression for women across the European Union.

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This morning, El Salvador’s Vice-President Félix Ulloa defended his country’s gang crackdown in an interview, highlighting the popularity of President Bukele. His comments were made prior to addressing a European Parliament conference.

European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, will attend the US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace gathering to discuss Gaza, despite concerns over governance and charter issues, signalling continued EU engagement in post-war reconstruction efforts.

Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis stated that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s remarks lack substance, asserting that Europe faces a choice between federalisation or dissolution of the euro. His comments coincide with an informal EU summit focusing on eurobonds and competitiveness.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have called for the European Union to re-engage diplomatically with Russia to influence post-war security discussions. This push has intensified amid debates on appointing a special envoy to streamline communication with the Kremlin.

Protesters clash with police in Milan over the Winter Olympics, raising concerns about environmental impact and the displacement of local communities.

Vatican orders the removal of a mural depicting an angel with Georgia Meloni’s face, sparking debate on political imagery in religious art.

The German government, represented by a spokesperson from the Federal Foreign Office, has reiterated its opposition to reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing discussions among European leaders on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.