Giorgia Meloni

Hundreds of people in Rome are sleeping in tents during a heatwave amid a standoff between Giorgia Meloni’s government and local politicians over a housing and social assistance center. The Meloni government is cracking down on squats, closing a building occupied by grassroots groups since 2013 after a minor fire led to its evacuation.

The article discusses Ceuta facing a migration crisis and hybrid attack, highlighting Giorgia Meloni's policy and criticizing European Democrats' actions as politically dishonest.

Italy temporarily suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain following a migration incident in Ceuta. Dr. Manlio Graziano argues this action reflects the use of migration as a political tool rather than a policy issue, with Giorgia Meloni reinforcing her hardline stance to compete within Italy's fragmented right.

The EU's panic and lack of solidarity over a migrant crisis in Spain's Ceuta enclave have emboldened smugglers and far-right groups. Spain faces criticism from EU leaders and the Trump administration, with calls to suspend it from the Schengen area over alleged migration failures.

Von der Leyen praised Spain's handling of the migrant influx in Ceuta, supporting Prime Minister Sánchez amid accusations that EU leaders exploited the crisis to attack his government. Italian PM Meloni proposed suspending Spain from the Schengen Area, prompting a joint EU response to coordinate migration measures.

Italy has taken an 'extraordinary' step to prevent migrants from entering after 60,000 flooded a Spanish city under socialist leader Pedro Sanchez's immigration-friendly policies. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's move aims to stop the influx following Spain's open border approach.

Spanish PM Sánchez criticized Giorgia Meloni for Italy's decision to restore border controls with Spain, citing the surge in migrants in Ceuta. He demanded an emergency meeting over the suspended Schengen Area free-travel arrangements.

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni supports a nuclear power revival due to rural opposition to renewables that 'spoil the landscape,' despite decades of reactor shutdowns.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized European leaders for reinstating border controls after a migrant surge in Ceuta, accusing Italy's Giorgia Meloni of suspending Schengen Area free-travel with Spain. Sánchez highlighted Spain's rapid expulsion of nearly all 50,000-60,000 migrants and demanded an emergency EU meeting to address the situation.

Spain installed a 1,600-foot sea barrier between Ceuta and Morocco after tens of thousands of migrants breached the border, resulting in 67 deaths. Spanish officials defended cooperation with Morocco and criticized EU leaders for suggesting Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone, while 22 EU countries called for a coordinated response to prevent uncontrolled mass crossings.

Twenty-two EU leaders criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's migration policies, arguing they undermine EU border security. They accused his migrant regularization scheme of creating a 'pull factor' that contributed to a migrant influx in Ceuta, though Spain denied the policy caused the crisis. The leaders called for EU-level cooperation to combat 'illegal migration' and considered reinforcing border controls.

Spain criticizes some EU countries for a 'selfish' response to migrant crossings in Ceuta. Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the scenes in Ceuta as 'shocking'.

Over 48,000 migrants returned to Morocco after crossing the border to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by sea, with 57 reported deaths during the crisis. France and Italy increased border controls, and Italy suspended Schengen free movement between Spain and Italy. Human Rights Watch noted chaotic returns and heavily fortified borders making crossings dangerous.

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Italy has suspended the Schengen free-travel agreement with Spain to address the migrant crisis in Ceuta, according to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who cited national security concerns.

Italy temporarily restored border checks with Spain after over 60,000 migrants from Morocco entered Ceuta, testing the European Union's open-border Schengen system. The crisis, which resulted in 57 migrant deaths, prompted Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to implement targeted checks on non-EU nationals and coordinate with France to strengthen borders.

At least 57 migrants died storming Spain’s Ceuta enclave in Morocco as authorities used force to disperse crowds. Political tensions between Spain and Morocco over the disputed territory intensified, with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemning the incident and far-right leaders like Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and U.S. President Donald Trump expressing support for Morocco’s claims.

The Schengen Agreement, which created a borderless zone for 29 European countries, faces challenges as 60,000 migrants from Morocco entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, leading to Spain's efforts to repel them. European leaders, including Italy's Giorgia Meloni, criticized Spain's handling of the crisis, highlighting divisions over migration and solidarity within the EU.

US President Donald Trump and far-right figures in Europe used Spain’s migration crisis to warn of potential consequences if political opponents gain power, citing the surge of migrants in Ceuta as a cautionary example. Right-wing leaders and Trump-aligned officials called for stricter border controls and criticized policies they claim enable mass migration.

France has increased border controls with Spain due to concerns over migrants entering the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, which could undermine Schengen area unity. Political reactions across Europe highlight tensions over migration, with calls for stricter border measures and criticism of Spain's immigration policies.

At least 18 migrants died after breaching the border between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta, with many drowning or killed in a stampede to cross. The crisis involved thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied children, leading to chaos, burned cars, and a humanitarian emergency in Ceuta.

Spain’s government deployed armed forces to Ceuta to address migration chaos after thousands of migrants from Morocco entered the enclave, resulting in at least 19 deaths. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to visit the city to restore normality, while European leaders including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and France’s Laurent Nuñez demand stricter border controls and Schengen agreement adjustments.

Italy's senior politicians demand Spain's expulsion from the Schengen zone following a migrant influx into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco. Spanish officials condemned Italy's rhetoric, citing diplomatic tensions over migration policies.

Italy's government, led by Premier Giorgia Meloni, is advancing legislation to reintroduce nuclear power after decades of public opposition, focusing on small modular reactors and advanced technologies. The shift aims to address energy security, climate goals, and rising electricity demand, despite historical resistance linked to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and a 2011 referendum against nuclear energy.

Nearly 40 years after Italy abandoned nuclear power following the Chernobyl disaster, Premier Giorgia Meloni’s government is laying the groundwork for a return to atomic energy. The shift reflects a generational divide in Italy's approach to nuclear energy.

The article examines pressures on Italy's democratic institutions under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's coalition government, which faces accusations of increasing influence over the judiciary, media, and electoral system. It highlights challenges for migrants, women seeking abortions, and journalists amid political tensions.

Italy's democratic institutions are under increasing pressure as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's conservative and far-right coalition government faces accusations of seeking greater influence over the judiciary, media, and electoral system. The article highlights challenges for migrants, women seeking abortions, and journalists amid political pressures.

Giorgia Meloni's 2022 election victory was driven by a tough migration stance, including a controversial Albanian migrant processing center facing legal hurdles. Her government authorized 500,000 work visas for 2026–2029 due to labor shortages, creating political challenges from figures like former army general Roberto Vannacci, who advocates stricter immigration policies.

Giorgia Meloni became Italy's first female prime minister in 2022 and aligned with Donald Trump, positioning herself as a link between the MAGA movement and Europe's radical right. She attended Trump's second inauguration in 2025, and her evolving relationship with Trump and role in the European Union are examined alongside critiques of her moderated policies and perceived authoritarian tendencies.

An Italian jeweler convicted for killing armed robbers in 2021 after they left his shop is being defended by far-right political forces ahead of the 2027 election. National Future (FN) and the League, part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition, have proposed bills to ease self-defense laws, with FN criticizing the League for losing support. Political analysts suggest the case is being used as a campaign strategy amid competition between emerging and established far-right parties.

Italy’s lower house approved Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s controversial electoral reform, which replaces the current mixed system with full proportionality and guarantees a governing majority to any coalition securing over 42% of the vote. Opposition parties criticized the reform as a power grab, with Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein accusing Meloni of betraying Italians. The law now moves to the Senate for final approval.

The Italian Supreme Court upheld murder convictions of five family members of Saman Abbas, an 18-year-old Pakistani-origin girl killed in 2021 for refusing an arranged marriage in Italy. The court confirmed life sentences for her parents and cousins, and a 22-year sentence for her uncle, who were extradited from Pakistan after her murder.

Italy's proposed hunting reform, which expands hunting rights and redefines hunters as biodiversity protectors, faces domestic opposition and EU scrutiny over potential violations of the Birds Directive. The legislation, passed by the senate, is seen as part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's efforts to secure conservative voters amid rising political challenges from nationalist movements.

The Kremlin accused the European Commission of attempting to 'cancel' Russian culture after the EU proposed cutting funding for the Venice Biennale, citing democratic values. The Biennale's inclusion of a Russian pavilion sparked political controversy in Europe, with some Italian political groups opposing the EU's decision.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated Italy will not participate in military operations against Iran, reiterating Rome's position amid regional tensions. Italy also denied permission for US military aircraft bound for the Middle East to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily.

President Trump ignored Giorgia Meloni at a NATO summit by walking past her without greeting during a group photo. Meloni looked at the ground as Trump passed.

NATO leaders attended a summit dinner in Ankara hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni was the last leader to arrive and was greeted by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz instead of Erdogan, amid reports of tensions with Donald Trump.

Trump's renewed attacks on NATO have blindsided diplomats preparing for a summit to appease him. Countries announced a joint funding system for military spending and a $50 billion project for long-range weapons without US backing, while Lithuania’s president offered minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened Denmark, criticized NATO allies for not supporting his Iran war, and clashed with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

U.S. President Donald Trump called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a 'nice person' but criticized her for not helping in the conflict with Iran, escalating a diplomatic dispute that strains bilateral ties. Trump previously accused Meloni of begging for a photo at a G7 summit, which she denied.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have reignited a personal feud after Trump shared a doctored image of Meloni with the caption 'RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED' on Truth Social. Italian ministers stated they will avoid responding to Trump's attacks to preserve bilateral relations, despite the tension ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.