- 5d ago
Italy to request full 14.9 billion euro EU defence loan, coalition divided
Foreign Minister Tajani announced the decision to tap the EU's SAFE facility for up to 14.9 billion euros, but Defence Minister Crosetto immediately clarified the funds are a technical financing alternative, not new spending, exposing deep divisions within the ruling coalition.
- Jun 18
Maturità 2026 begins: over 527,000 students face Italian test, Meloni and Renzi send wishes
At 8:30 on 18 June 2026, 527,747 Italian students began the first written exam of the maturità, tackling seven Italian language tracks. Political leaders, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, offered encouragement.
