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Rights groups criticise Tirana’s agreement, which echoes UK’s stalled immigration pact with Rwanda
Italy’s premier pressed to defend rights of Milan woman standing trial over allegations of involvement in violent attacks
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Judge rules plan for Rome to process asylum seekers in neighbouring country is constitutional
Agnelli family heir caught in Rome’s crosshairs as prime minister demands automaker increases domestic production
Far-right League leader likely to try and claw back votes after being eclipsed by prime minister
Prime minister acknowledges that results are ‘not the ones expected’ at event attended by Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak
UK premier tells rightwing rally hostile states will use migration to ‘destabilise’ the west
UK prime minister pencilled in as surprise guest at Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy event
Rome dismayed its western allies in 2019 when it signed up to ambitious investment scheme
Thousands join funeral of Giulia Cecchettin who was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend
A new exhibit in Rome was born out of the enthusiasm of the Italian far-right for the fantasy epic
Agreement is a boost for Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing government
Giorgia Meloni and Edi Rama sign agreement to outsource Italian asylum process
Rightwing coalition seeks to strengthen premier’s role and ensure future governments last longer
Federico Freni says communication on new levy was poor, while measures on bad loans are unnecessary
The rightwing premier’s sudden separation from her partner has won unexpected praise from feminist commentators
Critics say TV anchor Andrea Giambruno had become a political liability for the Italian premier
Premier Giorgia Meloni launches ‘serious’ budgetary measures amid market concern over country’s public finances
Giorgia Meloni’s government aims to reach EU rule of 3% of gross domestic product in 2026
Non-performing loans look to be on the rise again
Strong pushback from airlines persuades Rome to relent on decree restricting increases to 200% of average prices
Sharp economic slowdown increases concerns about rightwing government’s policy stance after bank tax disaster
European Commission pledges more manpower for registrations on Italian island of Lampedusa
There are good economic reasons for nerves and the PM has shown herself willing to rattle markets
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