Not long ago, nationalist movements pushed for a departure from the European Union. Now they are seeking seats in Parliament, promising an insurgency from within.
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Palermo Dispatch: Palermo Is Again a Migrant City, Shaped Now by Bangladeshis and Nigerians
The issues involving migrants are complicated in Palermo, which Bangladeshis and other foreigners call home.
Matteo Salvini’s Permanent Campaign Turns to European Parliament
Since taking office, the hard-line Italian populist has hardly been in the office. With European Parliament elections approaching, he has gone into overdrive.
Russia Is Targeting Europe’s Elections. So Are Far-Right Copycats.
Digital fingerprints link pro-Russian and anti-European websites, part of an online ecosystem that is sowing discord ahead of European elections this month.
E.U. Countries Agree to Take Migrants After Rescue Ship Standoff
Malta announced Saturday a deal to for four European Union nations to accept the 64 migrants rescued at sea off Libya 10 days ago.
In Matteo Salvini’s Italy, Good Is Bad and ‘Do-Gooders’ Are the Worst
‘‘Buonista’’ is an insult gleefully hurled at opponents by a government whose political logic has made bad good and amateurism a professional credential.
Matteo Salvini Announces New European Alliance of Far-Right Populists
Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy’s League party, and like-minded politicians from other countries hope to take control of the European Parliament in elections in May.
Defying Allies, Italy Signs On to New Silk Road With China
The move by Italy to join China’s “One Belt One Road” project crystallized shifting geopolitical balances and the populist Italian government’s willingness to break with its traditional partners.
Italy May Split With Allies and Open Its Ports to China’s Building Push
In a move certain to upset American and European Union leaders, Italy appears poised to cooperate in an infrastructure initiative meant to advance China’s global interests and influence.
France Recalls Ambassador to Italy, Revealing Strains at Europe’s Core
Building tensions reached a breaking point after Italy’s deputy prime minister, Luigi Di Maio, met this week in France with a Yellow Vest leader.