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Pandemic opens the door for an Italian conservative
Italian politics has been reshaped by the coronavirus. Dissatisfaction with the populist star Matteo Salvini has meant an opportunity for a new rising figure, Giorgia Meloni. The former Berlusconi minister has brought back the networks and rhetoric of the traditional right wing, while cultivating ties with conservatives in Europe and even the United States. As the government struggles with pandemic politics, Ms. Meloni is angling to be the next big thing.
Italy’s post-pandemic challenges
Despite having declared a state of emergency early, the Italian government was late in responding to the coronavirus threat. This delayed reaction allowed the illness to wreak havoc in northern regions, the industrial powerhouse of the country. Nevertheless, citizens’ responsible reaction slowed the spread of the disease, leaving the country ...
Matteo Salvini’s fate and the future of Italy
With the Five Star Movement in free fall, Italy’s ruling coalition is becoming increasingly fragile. However, despite its enduring popularity, it remains unclear if Lega will manage to return to power thanks to this instability. Matteo Salvini’s opponents on the left and center will attempt to keep him out through ...
Italy’s risky relationship with China and Europe’s future
When in March 2019 Italy became the largest EU country to sign a memorandum of understanding with China on its Belt and Road Initiative, it put Italy-China relations in the spotlight. Like other European governments, the leadership in Rome is struggling to balance economic interests with its security interests and ...
Italy: Salvini’s tactical mistake puts the left in power
After the European elections this year, Matteo Salvini and his Lega party were riding high. Many expected he would capitalize on the wave of support and call for new elections. When he finally did, parties on the left moved against him. With a savvy political move from former Prime Minister ...
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