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Carola Rackete, who made her name defying Italy’s far right, is set to lead Die Linke party into European elections in June

A defiant Matteo Salvini, Italy's deputy prime minister, defended his hard line against illegal migration in court on Friday, saying he had done a "useful service" in blocking migrants from disembarking at an Italian port in 2019.

The Italian PM has watered down old far-right ideas for the 21st century – and is attempting to remake Italy in her own image, says Anne McElvoy, executive editor of Politico

Italy’s far-right-led government has approved a budget for next year that aims to bolster public health services, encourage families to have more children and put more money in the pockets of low- and medium-wage earners

Supporters of author, who castigated PM over migration policies, say verdict will have ‘chilling effect’ on media

Writer could be imprisoned if found guilty over comments castigating Italian PM for her vitriol about Mediterranean rescues

A little over a year since leader of Fratelli d'Italia Georgia Meloni rose to power in Italy, the latest data spells out a clear message: she is not the only ultraright politician surfing on voters’ anxieties. In fact, we may be entering a new cycle of far-right extremism across the…

Elsewhere, Europe’s youngsters claim first blood on the course while Italy’s transport unions are dealt a blow off it

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel on Sunday to the Italian island of Lampedusa amid an influx of migrants who arrived this week