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Macron meets with far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

French President Emmanuel Macron promised Sunday to work with Giorgia Meloni with "dialogue and ambition", after his first meeting with Italy's new prime minister in Rome.

France 24

Pope prays for ‘unity and peace in Italy’ as Giorgia Meloni takes power

Country’s first female prime minister leads the most rightwing government since the second world war

The Guardian - UK

David Pratt: Far-right gain power in Italy and Trump's shadow hangs over US midterms

IT’S a long political journey from being a teenage activist in 1992 to being sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister yesterday. But…

The National (Scotland)

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Italy’s Meloni sworn in as first female prime minister

Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister to become the country’s first female leader heading its most right-wing government since World War II, after President Sergio Mattarella tasked her to form an administration.

Tribune News Service

Fall of Liz Truss gives Italy’s far right a lesson in what not to do

Giorgia Meloni’s radical economic agenda had resembled Kwasi Kwarteng’s. It won’t any longer

The Guardian - UK

Is Meloni a far-right firebrand or moderate?

As Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female premier, the world is watching closely to see if she will emerge as a firebrand leader of a far-right party with neo-fascist roots or the more moderate right-wing politician who succeded in capturing 26% of the vote

The Independent UK

Factbox-Key ministers in new Italian Meloni government

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government was sworn into office on Saturday. Her cabinet was made up of 24 ministers. Here the profiles of some of the key figures:

Reuters

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Italy’s far-right Meloni becomes country’s first woman to lead government

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was named Italian prime minister on Friday, becoming the first woman to head a government in Italy. Her appointment is an historic event for the eurozone's third largest economy and for the Brothers of Italy party, which has never been in government.

Radio France Internationale

EXPLAINER: Is Meloni a far-right firebrand or moderate?

The Independent UK

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Tribune News Service

Meloni gets mandate to become Italy's first female premier

ROME — Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister, heading its most right-wing government since World War II after President Sergio Mattarella tasked her to form an administration.

Tribune News Service

Key ministers in new Italian government

Giorgia Meloni's Italian government will be sworn in on Saturday at 10 a.m. (0800 GMT). Her cabinet will be made up of 24 ministers. Here the profiles of some of the key figures:

Reuters

Italy's Meloni steeped herself in far-right ideology as teen

As a young teen, Italy's Giorgia Meloni embarked on an ideological quest that has propelled her to the height of government power

The Independent UK

Low-key 'fixer' Giorgetti named Italy's economy minister

Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy's new economy minister, is a veteran political wheeler-dealer viewed as a moderate and relatively pro-European member of his right-wing League party.

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Reuters

EU, NATO at heart of Italian foreign policy -Draghi

Membership of the European Union and NATO are cornerstones of Italy's foreign policy, outgoing Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Thursday, ahead of the formation of a new, right-wing government.

Reuters

Italian president to hold govt consultations on Oct. 20-21

Consultations on the formation of Italy's new government, which is widely expected to be led by nationalist leader Giorgia Meloni, will be held on Oct. 20 and 21, President Sergio Mattarella's office said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Paola Egonu mulls break from Italy volleyball team over racism

Paola Egonu, one of the world’s best volleyball players, says she is tired of being questioned about her nationality.

Evening Standard

The Bank of England needs to do it like Draghi: whatever it takes, should be the message

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Italy's Draghi condemns Russia's "brutal attacks" on Ukraine

Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine are unacceptably "brutal attacks", Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Italy’s new far-right leader won’t be able to shed European alliances

ROME — Since World War II, 30 prime ministers have presided over the 67 governments that have marked Italy’s uniquely unstable political life. On Sept. 25, Italians elected Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, into power. Meloni will be the first woman to lead the country,…

Reuters

Italy's Meloni speaks to Zelenskiy, offers full support for Ukraine

Giorgia Meloni, set to become Italy's next prime minister, promised "her full support" for Ukraine on Tuesday in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, her Brothers of Italy party said.

Zenger

The Italian Job: What Italians Expect From Meloni As Prime Minister

Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first-ever female prime minister after her Brothers of Italy won a startling victory last week. Yet, actually governing Italy may prove a difficult task with most Italian governments lasting less than two years in office.

Zenger

Giorgia Meloni Claims Victory, Set To Be Italy’s First Ever Female Prime Minister

Meloni's victory suggests she was successful to convince voters that she offered a new face of conservatism for Italy.

Reuters

Italy will not recognise outcome of Russian 'referenda' - Draghi

Italy will not recognise the outcome of the "referenda" in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine, Prime Minister Mario Draghi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday.

Reuters

Italy gives final approval to justice reform to ensure EU funds

Italy's Cabinet on Wednesday gave its final approval to a broad reform of the justice system needed to keep European Union funds flowing, the Italian justice ministry said.

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