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Giorgia Meloni is an Italian politician who has been the leader of the right-wing political party Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d’Italia) since 2014. Often seen as a rising star of the Italian political scene, Meloni has consistently been regarded as a tough and controversial leader, with views on social and political issues that often divide public opinion in Italy.

Early Life and Education

Meloni was born on January 15, 1977, in Rome, Italy. She grew up in the Ostia neighborhood of Rome, where she attended the Vittorio Emanuele II High School. After high school, she obtained a degree in Literature and Philosophy from the Sapienza University of Rome.

Political Career

Meloni entered politics in 1992 as a member of the Youth Front, a youth organization affiliated with the National Alliance (AN), a conservative political party that was part of the right-wing coalition that supported the Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from 2001 to 2006. In 2006, she was elected to the Chamber of Deputies as a member of the AN, and two years later, she was appointed Minister of Youth in Berlusconi’s fourth government.

In 2013, after a series of internal disputes within the AN, Meloni, along with Ignazio La Russa and other members of the party, decided to break away and form a new political party, the Brothers of Italy. In 2014, Meloni was elected as the party’s leader, and since then, she has worked to expand its influence and establish the Brothers of Italy as a major player in Italian politics.

Views and Positions

Meloni’s political views are strongly conservative and nationalist, with a focus on traditional values, family, and country. She has been a vocal critic of immigration and multiculturalism, arguing that these policies have resulted in the breakdown of Italian society and undermined Italian culture. According to her, Italy must focus on its national identity and prioritize the needs of its citizens.

Meloni is also a strong advocate for law and order. She has called for tougher penalties for criminals and for a more robust police presence in Italian communities. She also supports strong national defense, arguing that Italy needs to be more assertive in its foreign policy and must work to promote its interests abroad.

Criticism and Controversies

Meloni’s views and positions have often been criticized by opponents who argue that her nationalist and conservative agenda is out of step with modern Italy. She has faced accusations of racism, especially for her comments on immigration and multiculturalism. As a result, she has been a highly divisive figure in Italian politics, attracting both strong supporters and vocal detractors.

Conclusion

Giorgia Meloni is a rising star in Italian politics, with strong conservative views on social and political issues. Combining youth, passion, and charisma, she has emerged as a powerful voice for nationalist and conservative causes in Italy. While her views have been controversial and divisive, her leadership has galvanized the Brothers of Italy party, making it one of the strongest voices in Italian politics today.


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Pope cross with woman who wanted blessing for her dog

Telegraph

23-05-12 16:50


Pope Francis has criticised those who choose to have pets over children, citing Italy’s sharply falling birth rates and the country’s “demographic winter”. Addressing a conference on the issue, the Pope recounted how he had lost his patience when asked by a woman to bless her “baby” which turned out to be a dog. Italy’s governing coalition has raised concerns about the falling birth rate and the projected shrinking of the population, which it believes could have a major impact on the country’s economic health and social welfare system.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/05/12/pope-told-off-woman-for-requesting-dog-blessing/
Pets must not replace children in Italy, warns Pope

BBC

23-05-12 11:43


Italy's falling birth rate, which could result in a loss of almost a fifth of the country's residents by 2050, is making starting families a "titanic effort" that only the rich can afford, and highlighting a lack of hope for younger generations, warned Pope Francis. Women are avoiding having children because they cannot find stable jobs and the childcare support system is often inadequate, making it hard to juggle work and family life. "Pets were replacing children in some households", said the Pope, adding to fears about a shrinking population and its impact on the economy.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65572153
Don’t show off, don’t lecture: how to negotiate with someone more powerful

Financial Times

23-05-11 10:19


World leaders at the G7 summit in Hiroshima have different status; ranging from country size, GDP, military might and electoral prospects. In the same way, persuading someone from a position of weakness is a common problem faced in the workplace. To make an impression and to negotiate more successfully, the speaker should speak the language correctly, but not play up personal strengths or lecture, get things in writing, understand one's own weaknesses, and persuade others to share their point of view. The hardest negotiations, however, often takes place within an organisation's own camp.

https://www.ft.com/content/1f7463b4-8adb-4c44-8092-09165e83d3a2
Italian bonds face a raft of challenges as credit ratings loom

Reuters

23-05-11 07:02


Both Moody’s and Fitch are expected to pronounce on Italy’s creditworthiness in the coming weeks, with the former potentially downgrading the country to junk status. Although such a move is not currently expected by investors, it could cause bondholders to increase premiums on Italian debt. Other factors affecting Italy include the ECB withdrawing from the bond market, some signs of discord between Italy and the EU over COVID-19 recovery funding and the need for European banks to pay back ultra-cheap ECB loans.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/italian-bonds-face-raft-challenges-credit-ratings-loom-2023-05-11/
Italy busts Mediterranean migrant trafficking ring

Deutsche Welle

23-05-10 17:26


Italian police have arrested 29 people in connection with a migrant trafficking ring that operated from Greece, Italy and Turkey. Investigation into the group took four years to conclude, with authorities linking the gang to Kurdish Iraqi nationals. Smugglers charged people anywhere from €7,000 to €15,000 ($7,682 to $16,462) to make the journey across the Mediterranean from Turkey or Greece, and taxi drivers would then transport them to northern Italy for fees of about €500-€600.

https://www.dw.com/en/italy-busts-mediterranean-migrant-trafficking-ring/a-65579380
Political pushback puts brakes on Brussels’ green agenda

Financial Times

23-05-16 04:22


Parts of the EU's green agenda are being delayed ahead of next June's European elections, as the bloc comes up against political difficulty. The conservative European People’s party, the largest in the European parliament, has recently rejected initiatives on rewilding degraded land and seabeds and cutting pesticide use due to backlash from farmers. A series of proposals including measures on methane emissions and packaging waste have yet to be approved by the parliament and member states. Some of the hold-ups are due to the complexity of the regulations, which would govern technical areas of climate law such as nitrogen and phosphorus cycles in the earth.

https://www.ft.com/content/9f36ae94-fc37-43d6-9bf2-57c4079c93d1
Analysis: 'Magic moment' for Italian bonds as foreign interest revives

Reuters

23-05-16 06:04


International investors are said to be reversing a decade of pulling out of Italian government bonds, according to data from the country’s central bank. Analysts suggest firmer-than-expected economic growth, declining public debt, and the prospect of political stability under Giorgia Meloni's government are beginning to lure foreign investors in. Italy's falling foreign holdings have been a concern for policymakers since the 2008 financial crisis. However, the country may be benefitting from a more positive attitude towards Italy from foreign investors after some global central bank hiked rates less aggressively following US banking turmoil, say some experts.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/magic-moment-italian-bonds-foreign-interest-revives-2023-05-16/
3 dead as heavy rains in northern Italy burst riverbanks, flood towns

The Independent

23-05-17 07:16


At least three people have been killed and 5,000 have been evacuated due to flooding in northern Italy caused by heavy rain. Officials in the Emilia-Romagna region have warned that swollen rivers could burst their banks again, and urged people to move to upper floors of their homes and to avoid riverbanks. Civil Protection Minister Nello Musemeci confirmed three fatalities. The flood zone had been parched by drought until the heavy rains hit.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ap-italy-rome-giorgia-meloni-emiliaromagna-b2340358.html
Five dead and thousands evacuated as Italy hit by devastating floods

The Independent

23-05-17 12:28


Northern Italy has been hit by floods which have forced 5,000 people to evacuate and left 50,000 without electricity and 100,000 without cell phone or landline use. 24 towns in the Emilia-Romagna region of the country were evacuated, and flooding prompted the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend. Several people have died, several more are missing, roads and routes have been flooded making rescue operations difficult, and a state of emergency has been announced in the Balkans, where the Una River has swollen and landslides have been reported in Slovenia.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/italy-floods-five-dead-evacuated-b2340516.html
Italy: Deadly floods wreak havoc on Adriatic coast

Deutsche Welle

23-05-17 10:46


At least three people have died and several more are missing following heavy storm damage in Italy's Adriatic coastal region. Local media has reported the deaths and damage since Tuesday, and the city of Forli's mayor Gian Luca Zattini has said it is "devastated". More than 400 firefighters and 14 rivers in Emilia-Romagna have been deployed to rescue stranded drivers, people trapped in homes and dozens of people on roof tops in Ceasena, where the river Savio had overflowed its banks. Thousands of people are also being evacuated and more may follow because of forecasted significant rain expected for the duration of the week. The disaster comes after the region was hit by heavy rain resulting in two deaths downriver in Emilia-Romagna.

https://www.dw.com/en/italy-deadly-floods-wreak-havoc-on-adriatic-coast/a-65657844
For Giorgia Meloni, supporting Ukraine has some useful benefits

Economist

23-05-18 12:47


Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, has maintained Italy's Ukraine policy of arming Ukraine and promoting support for the country in Europe, despite its controversy among some Italians. Meloni's stance risks alienating Italy’s partners, including France, which disagree with its hardline policy on illegal migrants and have criticised her party's nationalist origins. However, it offers Meloni the opportunity to prove her political strength and consolidate domestic popularity by adopting uncompromisingly conservative policies, such as opposing the LGBT community.

https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/05/18/for-giorgia-meloni-supporting-ukraine-has-some-useful-benefits
Meet the lefty Europeans who want to deliberately shrink the economy

Economist

23-05-18 12:47


A conference attended by thousands of academics, trade unionists, green lobbyists, campaigners and fellow travelers discussed how de-growth, a concept aimed at shrinking the economy deliberately, was necessary to avoid societal collapse. Many of the participants come from the EU, and Brussels, where the conference was held, is renowned for its progressive policy views. Several different tiers of "growth-sceptics" were represented at the conference: challenges to GDP as the primary gauge of a society’s success; post-growth supporters, who believe society can be just as happy with economies going up or down; and actual de-growers who want to shrink the pie on purpose. Political leaders in the EU have already recognised that the abstract concepts of growth as the root of all problems during the conference do not find easy applications in practical solutions. The decline of economies cannot be beneficial for any ill of society. Instead, the governments must look to making the economic system greener, not avoiding economic growth altogether.

https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/05/18/meet-the-lefty-europeans-who-want-to-deliberately-shrink-the-economy
Tough choice looms for Italy on China Belt and Road deal

Deutsche Welle

23-05-18 11:23


Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister and Member of the far-right, has yet to make a decision regarding the nonbinding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that Italy signed with China in 2019. The MoU helped start the Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to enhance Chinese influence abroad and better connect intercontinental trade infrastructure. Many Western allies have hardened their stance on China in recent years, causing Meloni to keep her cards a little closer to her chest. Tensions between China and Taiwan have been growing, and Washington is keen to have its close allies follow a strict line on China. Meloni is now faced with a balancing act between Western diplomatic allies and a major trading partner. If the deal isn't renewed, it could be embarrassing for China. However, Fardella sees if the Italian decision will turn into a loss of face for Beijing, retaliation may occur.

https://www.dw.com/en/tough-choice-looms-for-meloni-on-china-belt-and-road-deal/a-65668373
G7 to impose fresh sanctions on Russian ships, aircraft and diamonds

Financial Times

23-05-18 20:19


As G7 leaders meet in Japan to discuss a range of subjects, it is thought that new sanctions against Russia could be on the cards to increase economic pressure on Moscow's war machine. Targets include ships, aircraft, individuals and Russia’s diamond exports, which still remain relatively unscathed by western sanctions. The initiative to curtail diamond imports seeks to implement a mechanism for tracking and tracing individual gems throughout the industry. The fall in Russia’s energy revenues, which fell more than 50% in the first quarter of this year, has increased the importance of other sources of funding for the Kremlin’s war machine with diamond exports contributing $4bn in 2015. The G7 has been grappling with how to trace Russian diamonds, and impose restrictions on the import thereof, but this summit manifestly aims to finally achieve progress.

https://www.ft.com/content/fa5b007c-b09b-422e-a011-b102332ab3ac
Can a right turn revive the Tories?

Financial Times

23-05-19 05:19


A group of Conservative members gathered in Bournemouth for the formal launch of the Conservative Democratic Organisation (CDO), founded by allies of Boris Johnson who want to hand Tory decision-making powers to members. However, the conference was more notable for member complaints about the direction of the party. Compounding such complaints is a sense of uncertainty following the Conservative’s local election results earlier this year. With members seen as the bedrock of the party’s activist base, it’s unclear what the party will do to coalesce with a broad coalition voter base while listening to increasingly divergent concerns from members. While some party members blamed the Conservatives’ state on a “bloated bureaucracy” and taxes, one key issue raised was discontent over the government’s immigration and Brexit policies. The CDO was a haven for many “disgruntled Conservative supporters” with its central calls for party reform. Meanwhile, a separate three-day National Conservatism Conference in London hosted a broader range of right-wing speakers, with the notable absence of the Conservative party present.

Although the Tory party’s leadership appears united, there are worries over how long this could last, with some speculating about the possibility of replacing Sunak before the next election, while more discussions have generated speculation on whether the Conservatives can maintain its current coalition voter base. With polls indicating an average 17-point lead for Labour, there is concern among Conservative members about what the party should be offering up as its core vote-winning policy. Conservative MP Andrea Jenkyns, who opened the CDO conference, raised eyebrows by noting that “I look around colleagues myself and think, you belong in the Lib Dems, actually”. Former home secretary Priti Patel suggested the local election results “is a moment to recalibrate”.

Despite the issues facing the Conservatives, there was one unifying theme across the two right-wing conferences – a vehement criticism of political correctness and a pivot toward more traditional conservatism/populism. Attendees such as Miriam Cates and Danny Kruger have cited "reproductive rights” and “sense of family values” as central tenets of their politics. Former business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg warned that a change of leadership once more would make the party look “ridiculous”. Nonetheless, the unease and increased discussions among party members could lead to a fracturing if they perceive that the party is shifting too far from its traditional base.


https://www.ft.com/content/776775c6-ea23-406f-9608-c95b949cd6bd

Italy Should Unbuckle From China’s Belt and Road

Heritage

23-05-19 03:23


Italy's conservative government, led by Giorgia Meloni, must decide whether or not to renew the country's memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China regarding the Belt and Road Initiative. The MOU, signed in 2019 by former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, promises closer ties and investments to build trade between East and West; however, it has delivered little for Italy, and the current Italian government is far less favourably disposed towards Beijing. National security risks and opposition support for Chinese investments in Italian ports are also factors. Italy's final decision will have implications beyond its borders, particularly for US- and India-Italy relations.

https://www.heritage.org/europe/commentary/italy-should-unbuckle-chinas-belt-and-road
G7 countries seek to bolster front against Russia and China

RFI

23-05-19 06:17


Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is hosting G7 leaders in his hometown, the city that was destroyed by the first atomic bomb of WW2. The leaders will discuss a "united front" on Russia and China over the course of three days. The leaders will address Russia's 15-month-old invasion of Ukraine, as well as the isolating of G7 economies from China's potential economic blackmail. While the leaders will focus on these issues, tensions exist with a clear divide between some members on how to engage or isolate China.

https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20230519-g7-countries-seek-to-bolster-front-against-russia-and-china
Elderly man dies in Italy’s floods while on phone to neighbour

Telegraph

23-05-19 13:37


The death toll from flooding in Italy has risen to 14, with thousands of homes and farms damaged and many left without power. The most badly affected regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche host significant migrant communities, and images have emerged of livestock such as pigs facing drowning. The clean-up is underway and the coalition government is expected to declare a state of emergency and ask for funds from Brussels.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/05/19/elderly-man-dies-italys-floods-phone-to-neighbour/
Joe Biden stumbles while walking down stairs at G7 Summit in Japan

The Independent

23-05-19 14:03


US President Joe Biden was captured nearly tripping down a set of stairs at the G7 summit in Japan. Footage shows him fumbling his footing as he walked down a small set of stairs at the Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, Japan. He has been captured several times tripping or stumbling before throughout his presidency, raising concerns about his age. However, the White House released a health summary report from Mr Biden’s official doctor, Kevin O’Connor, in February to prove Mr Biden is in good health. The G7 members are expected to speak about Russian sanctions and provide support to Ukraine as well as climate change and China’s growing military buildup.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/biden-g7-summit-japan-fall-b2342175.html