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.
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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.
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.
Italy Takes a Risk in Joining Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine
The two countries have had strong economic ties for decades, but the invasion of Ukraine has spurred the government in Rome to realign with European allies — at an outsize cost.
Silvio Berlusconi Angles for Italy’s Presidency, Bunga Bunga and All
The billionaire former prime minister is working hard to persuade lawmakers to vote for him next week, despite an unusual résumé for a job resting on moral authority.
Trieste, Center of Italy’s Anti-Vaccine Protests, Is Now a Covid Hot Spot
After leading the resistance to the government’s new health pass, the northeastern port city of Trieste is home to a worrying spike in cases.
Italian Official Resigns After Uproar Over Honoring Mussolini’s Brother
Claudio Durigon, a member of the right-wing League party and a deputy economy minister, had proposed to rename a park after Benito Mussolini’s brother.
Italian Official Resigns in Storm Over Plans to Name Park After Fascist
Claudio Durigon, a member of the right-wing League party and a deputy economy minister, resigned after an uproar over his proposal to rename a park after Benito Mussolini’s brother.
Italians (Mostly) Embrace a ‘Green Pass’ to Prove Vaccination on Its First Day
While such measures have prompted protests in France and divided Americans, Italians are enjoying a season of rationality under Prime Minister Mario Draghi.