Italy
Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni to run in EU election
Italian prime minister vows to “send the left into opposition even in the EU” as she declares candidacy in June vote.
Italy can do without Russian gas, says energy minister
Salvini’s last hope rests on building a bridge to Sicily
Strong intellectual property is critical to competitive edge
Unlocking the full value of adult immunization
Europe needs to ‘wake up’ and face the Iran threat, says Israel’s president
Blinken heading back to China, with a threat over military aid to Russia
G7 gives Iran sharp warning not to send ballistic missiles to Russia
‘We are prepared to respond in a swift and coordinated manner’ if Tehran sends missiles to Moscow, G7 ministers say.
How Japan beat Europe to become America’s BFF on the moon
Geopolitics explains why the astronaut that lands on the moon with NASA in 2026 will not be French, German or Italian.
Italy moves to allow anti-abortion activists inside clinics
Critics say “providing maternity support” is doublespeak for harassing women and denying them their rights.
Europe’s hard-right bags big win after ‘own goal’ by Brussels mayors
Conservative conference-goers emerge from NatCon after two days of defending free speech, attacking ‘Bolshewokism’ and watching Nigel Farage do Donald Trump impressions.
NATO’s Stoltenberg asks allies to give air defense systems to Ukraine
The call comes as Germany plans an ‘Immediate Action on Air Defence’ initiative to persuade NATO partners to act.
Greedy Belgian taxman should keep hands off Russian assets, West tells Brussels
Ukraine’s allies slam Belgium’s plan to take €1.7 billion in tax. Brussels says it will send the cash to Kyiv anyway.
G7 leaders to meet over ‘unprecedented’ Iran attack on Israel
The G7 will “coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack,” U.S. President Biden said.
Fraud-busters swoop on Greek contracts involving €2.5B of EU recovery funds
Investigation is latest dent to the reputation of EU’s post-pandemic support, coming after police arrested more than 20 suspects linked to alleged €600 million fraud plot in Italy.
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers
Hundreds of European conservatives gathered in Cyprus for a “cultural weekend” that mixed policy discussions, networking and time away from the bureaucratic machine.
Intensive pig farming hogs scarce water in drought-hit Catalonia
Europe’s top pork-producing region is ground zero for intensive systems that devour scarce water and cause nitrate pollution.
Ryanair to resume flights to Israel in June
Irish airline had previously argued with Ben Gurion airport over which terminal it could use.
Lamborghini and Rolexes seized in massive EU police raid over €600M Covid fraud
Cops said the organized crime group used “advanced technologies” including AI to produce false documents for laundering cash.
Europe’s new energy risk: Trading Russia for America
The EU replaced Russian energy with U.S. supplies after Moscow launched a war. Now people are wondering: Is Europe too dependent on America?
Tony Blair wants to help Azerbaijan run its climate talks
The former PM’s interest highlights contradictions for the powerbrokers and consultants running COP29.
France’s fiscal woes cast a long shadow over Macron’s EU ambitions
The French president faces fresh test as outlook for nation’s finances dims, threatening to upend his EU project.
ECB staff in uproar after lunch canteen downgrades olive oil
Internal outcry at Frankfurt institution forces caterers to bring back extra virgin options.
How the EU’s flagship nature law became an electoral punching bag
A landmark bill to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems risks rejection at the final hurdle.
Big Chocolate is conning you this Easter
Traders, manufacturers and retailers are all blaming each other for record prices.
EU to reintroduce tariffs on Russian, Belarusian grain
The European Commission will reintroduce tariffs on some Russian and Belarusian agricultural imports on Friday in a bid to curb growing demand for them in some EU …
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni called to testify in deepfake porn case
PM is suing over lewd videos that used her face superimposed onto someone else’s body.
EU will have to seize Russian assets eventually if it wants Ukraine to win, bank chief says
Confiscation is risky, but the euro’s reputation won’t escape unscathed if Europe lets Putin win, Latvian central bank governor warns.