Von der Leyen tried to make friends with Meloni. It backfired

“For Meloni it was useful because the principal policies at international and European level, such as…

As Meloni embraces Africa, Europe holds its breath

Heavy lifting ahead For her plan to work and to attract the necessary firepower, expertise and…

Italy pulls the brake on 11th-hour migration compromise

BRUSSELS — Italy is now dragging its feet on the final plank of the EU’s flagship…

Springtime for Europe’s fascists

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — These are heady…

Is Italy’s Meloni failing to deliver for women?

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. ROME — At the end…

What Giorgia learned from Silvio

When she arrives at Milan’s spectacular gothic Duomo cathedral for Silvio Berlusconi’s state funeral on Wednesday,…

Putin pays glowing tribute to ‘true friend’ Berlusconi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday paid tribute to “a true friend,” Silvio Berlusconi, who died…

Italy signs $8B gas deal with Libya

Italy signed an $8 billion gas deal with Libya on Saturday as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…

EU’s center-right under pressure to expel Berlusconi over support for Italy’s Meloni

The Europe Parliament’s main conservative group is facing demands to give Silvio Berlusconi and his party…

Italy’s national interests take top priority, Meloni vows in first speech since elections

ROME — Giorgia Meloni, the far-right leader who is expected to head the next Italian government, said…