Matteo Salvini
Coverage of Matteo Salvini in the Nexus archive.
- Italy and Spain clash over Schengen as Ceuta migration spat boils over
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 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.
- Rome brushes off Trump’s ‘restraining order’ meme targeting Meloni
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's ministers downplayed U.S. President Donald Trump's public feud with her, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transatlantic relations. Trump shared a meme on Truth Social joking about needing a restraining order against Meloni, following an awkward G7 summit meeting where he claimed she 'begged' for a photo. Italian officials reiterated that government relations with the U.S. remain unaffected by Trump's comments.
- Far-right general upends Italian politics
A new far-right party led by former army general Roberto Vannacci is challenging Italy's governing coalition, drawing defectors and shifting political discourse toward nationalism and anti-EU rhetoric. The National Future party has gained traction, reaching parity with Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's League in polls and forcing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to address issues like migration and NATO spending on Vannacci's terms.
- Italy’s Meloni faces a dilemma as challenger 'Il Generale' Vannacci rises
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni faces a political challenge from Roberto Vannacci, a former army general whose new party 'National Future' is disrupting the conservative bloc. Vannacci's hard-line stance on migration and EU policies contrasts with Meloni's pragmatic approach, creating uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general election.
- Italy’s Meloni faces a far-right dilemma as 'Il Generale' Vannacci rises
Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni faces a challenge from Roberto Vannacci, a former Italian army general whose new party Futuro Nazionale is rising within the conservative bloc. Vannacci's hard-line policies on migration and security threaten Meloni's government and her pro-European approach, as his party gains members from existing right-wing parties like the League and Forza Italia.