- 2d ago
Italian party leaders clash over NATO spending and economic policy at Cernobbio forum
Italian opposition figures and cabinet ministers gathered in Cernobbio on 6 September 2026 to debate military spending, social policy, and economic priorities at the TEHA Ambrosetti Forum.
- 4d ago
Mario Monti and Roberto Vannacci clash over European integration and fascism at Cernobbio
Former Italian prime minister Mario Monti confronted Futuro Nazionale leader Roberto Vannacci at the 52nd TEHA Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio over European Union treaties and political rhetoric.
- 4d ago
Giorgia Meloni sets Italian post-war longevity record with 1,413 days in power
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni surpassed Silvio Berlusconi to lead the longest continuous administration in post-war Italy, marking 1,413 days in office on Friday.
- 6d ago
Rome military prosecutors probe soldiers in Roberto Vannacci's far-right party
The Rome Military Prosecutor's Office opened preliminary checks on 3 September 2026 into armed forces personnel joining Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale, following a union complaint alleging violations of military jurisdiction and anti-fascist laws.
- Sep 2
Italy's coalition shelves runoff proposal in electoral reform bill
Italian ruling parties dropped plans for a two-round electoral system following Lega's opposition, leaving 697 amendments in the Senate before debates begin on September 9.
- Aug 29
Meloni and Bonaccini clash over right-wing voter demographics and education in Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Democratic Party President Stefano Bonaccini after he linked conservative voting patterns to lower educational attainment and rural backgrounds.
- Aug 23
Vannacci party fields former Forza Italia lawmaker Domenico Giannetta in Reggio Calabria by-election
Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale has filed its symbol for the first time, nominating Domenico Giannetta for the Chamber of Deputies by-election scheduled for 27-28 September in Reggio Calabria.
- Aug 23
Matteo Salvini offers party power sharing in Pinzolo while challenging Vannacci and critics
Lega leader Matteo Salvini opened the door to shared leadership with northern governors at a rally in Trentino, while challenging Roberto Vannacci and outlining budget proposals.
- Aug 13
Italy refuses Germany's Dublin migrant returns, citing pre-pact bilateral agreement
Italy has formally told Germany it will not accept the return of three migrants Berlin planned to expel under Dublin rules, citing a bilateral deal and demanding compensation for NGO rescues.
- Aug 3
Ceuta border crisis exposes EU migration pact flaws as 60,000 attempt crossing, at least 72 dead
A mass attempt by 60,000 people to enter the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco left at least 72 dead and exposed deep divisions over migration policy, as EU interior ministers held an emergency meeting on Tuesday.
- Jul 29
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.
- Jul 26
Jeweler Mario Roggero, serving 14-year sentence for killing robbers, appeals to Mattarella for pardon from Bollate prison
Mario Roggero, the jeweler from Grinzane Cavour sentenced to 14 years and 9 months for killing two robbers and wounding a third during a 2021 shop raid, has made a new appeal from Bollate prison for President Sergio Mattarella to examine his pardon request with attention and humanity.
- Jul 26
Meloni faces Vannacci dilemma as polls show alliance would give centre-right 47.6% majority
Giorgia Meloni is confronted with a choice between allying with Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale, now polling at 7.6%, or risking a hung parliament, as a majority of his supporters and more than half of her own backers favour cooperation.
- Jul 23
Vannacci poaches Forza Italia's Milan chief, vows to name mayoral candidate before August break
Luca Bernardo, Forza Italia's former group leader in Milan's city council, has left the party to join Roberto Vannacci's Futuro Nazionale. Vannacci used the occasion to promise a mayoral candidate for the city before the August break.
- Jul 22
Enzo Iacchetti sparks outrage after saying he wants to see Health Minister Schillaci die waiting for a CT scan
The Italian comedian told a public event he wanted to see Health Minister Orazio Schillaci die waiting months for a scan, drawing condemnation from across the political spectrum.
- Jul 21
AI video of Italian far-right politician as Roman emperor condemning opponents to death sparks outrage
An AI-generated video posted by far-right Italian politician Roberto Vannacci shows him as a Roman emperor ordering the death of opposition leaders, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his side. The clip has drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.
- Jul 15
Italian education minister calls 'Italy for Italians' slogan 'shareable', orders school probe after student punishment
Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara told parliament the phrase is used by governing parties and has sent inspectors to the Liceo Monti in Cesena after two students were given a low conduct mark and an essay assignment on racial laws.
- Jun 10
Vannacci breaks with Salvini and Meloni on live TV: 'I am the authentic right, they have lost their way'
Former general Roberto Vannacci used a live television interview to attack his former ally Matteo Salvini and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, declaring his new party the true standard-bearer of the 'authentic right'.
