Giovanni Orsina
Coverage of Giovanni Orsina in the Nexus archive.
- Italy’s far right line up to defend jeweler who killed robbers
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.
- Meloni's spat with Trump is calculated strategy to boost her approval ratings: expert
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's public feud with President Donald Trump is described by analysts as a strategic move to enhance her domestic and international standing ahead of Italy's 2027 general election. The dispute escalated after Trump claimed Meloni 'begged' for a photo at the G7, prompting Meloni to deny the accusation and assert Italy's national interests, while experts suggested the confrontation could yield political benefits despite declining approval ratings.