Some fear that the hard-right politician, whose party is expected to be the big winner in the election on Sunday, will continue policies that have kept women back.
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How ‘Lord of the Rings’ Inspires Italy’s Giorgia Meloni
Giorgia Meloni, the nationalist politician who is the front-runner to become prime minister, sees “The Lord of the Rings” as not just a series of novels, but also a sacred text.
Giorgia Meloni May Lead Italy, and Europe Is Worried
The hard-right leader has excoriated the European Union in the past, and she regularly blasts illegal immigration and George Soros. But she is closer than ever to becoming prime minister.
Draghi’s Fall Reverberates Beyond Italy
The downfall of Italy’s prime minister has raised concerns across Europe about the power of populist movements and whether they will erode unity against Russian aggression.
Draghi Government Falls Apart, Returning Turbulent Politics to Italy
Days after he tendered his resignation, the Italian leader tried one more time to convince the country’s fractious parties to hang together. They refused.
Italy’s Unity Government Teeters, as Mario Draghi Offers to Resign
The country’s president refused to accept the prime minister’s resignation, leaving the country in political limbo.
Italy’s Unity Government Begins to Wobble
Prime Minister Mario Draghi called for a confidence vote on Thursday to test his support as the anti-establishment Five Star Movement threatened to break with his coalition.
Mario Draghi Is Asked to Form Government in Italy
The sudden ascent of the man credited with helping save the euro was a pipe dream for Italians frustrated with a coalition paralyzed by ideological schisms and incompetence.
Italy’s New Government Survives Key Test, Keeping Far Right at Bay
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte won a confidence vote in the Senate for his coalition of the Five Star Movement and the Democratic Party, his second such success in two days.