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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.

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EXPLAINER: 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

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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

Pro-Draghi League moderate named Italy economy minister

Milan (AFP) - Giancarlo Giorgetti, named Italy's new economy minister on Friday, is considered one of the more moderate, pro-Europe members of Matteo Salvini's League party.

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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

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Far-right Meloni named Italy's first woman PM

Rome (AFP) - Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was named Italian prime minister on Friday, becoming the first woman to head a government in Italy.

AFP

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.

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.

Reuters

Truss budget fiasco shows power of the markets

London (AFP) - British Prime Minister Liz Truss's humiliating budget U-turn shows how markets can wield influence over government fiscal policy.

AFP

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.

Al Jazeera

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

City Comment: The City thinks it can bet against the Bank and win

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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.

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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.

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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.

France 24

A ‘seismic’ shift: Will Meloni’s Italy turn its back on Europe?

The results of Italy's general election could alter the balance of power within the EU, with far-right, eurosceptic parties set to helm the next government in Rome. Italy is making something of a U-turn from Mario Draghi’s premiership, which put Italy back in the driving seat of Europe and bolstered…

Reuters

Italy's Meloni tells Ukraine it can count on her

Nationalist leader Giorgia Meloni, set to become Italy's next prime minister, has pledged her full support for Kyiv after receiving congratulations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for her election victory.

Evening Standard

“Not surprise, but disgust” - Italians react to the triumph of Giorgia Meloni

Ben Munster reports from Rome on the reaction on the streets and in the press to Meloni victory - and why her “post-fascism” has stolen into a deeply flawed electoral system.

The Independent UK

Italy gets new tranche of EU funds as dust settles from vote

The European Commission has signed off on the next 21-billion-euro ($20.2 billion) tranche of Italy’s pandemic recovery funds

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