Matteo Salvini

Anger in Sicily as notorious mafioso ‘people-slayer’ freed

Giovanni Brusca was arrested in 1996 and sentenced to life for more than 100 murders

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 15:29

The Irish Times view on elections in Madrid: a seismic shift

An election to the Madrid region’s powerful parliament has sent ripples through Spain’s political system

Thu May 06 2021 - 18:45

Italy to relax Covid restrictions in Draghi’s first gamble as PM

Daily infection number remains high as experts voice concerns about easing restrictions too soon

Sun Apr 25 2021 - 16:50

Coronavirus: India sets global record for daily infections

World wrap: Acute shortage of beds, medicines and oxygen for Indian Covid-19 patients

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 06:57

Viktor Orban seeks ‘European renaissance’ with Polish and Italian allies

Nationalists call for return to ‘traditional values’ and limits on EU power

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 21:32

Matteo Salvini’s hardcore supporters lose faith in their ‘Capitano’

Salvini’s embrace of the Draghi government dismays his party’s Eurosceptic followers

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 16:00

Five Star to poll members on backing Draghi for Italian PM

Online vote of signed-up members of largest party in parliament could be close

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 20:42

Italy’s Salvini says no vetoes after meeting with Draghi

Former European Central Bank chief’s route to parliamentary majority still unclear

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 13:25

The Irish Times view on Mario Draghi: a safe pair of hands

The former ECB chief would be a prime minister above politics – that’s a strength but also a fundamental weakness

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 18:45

Mario Draghi accepts mandate to form new Italian government

Former ECB president must win cross-party support amid severe economic crisis

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 17:08

Italian PM Conte faces crunch vote on his future

Political turmoil as Italy’s death toll from Covid-19 climbs to more than 80,000

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 19:59

Italy in political crisis as Renzi pulls out of government

Critics claim Renzi is playing politics at a time of crisis to revive his Italia Viva party

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 21:03

Italy imposes harsh Christmas travel bans and curfews

Family-centred culture grapples with strict measures in effort to avoid third Covid wave

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 18:38

Nice attack: Man who killed three identified as 21-year-old from Tunisia

French authorities say Brahim Aouissaoui reportedly arrived in France in early October

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 09:29

Covid-19: Italy’s PM faces biggest test as public unity falls apart over restrictions

Giuseppe Conte won plaudits for calm handling of first wave, but the mood has changed

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 12:49

Matteo Salvini fails to seize Tuscany in Italian regional vote

Proposal to cut number of members of parliament approved by big majority in referendum

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 09:52

Italy’s left battles to keep grip on former stronghold of Tuscany

Matteo Salvini’s League could make watershed gain in this weekend’s regional elections

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 13:49

Lagging behind Europe: Fight over LGBT rights divides Italy

Homophobia widespread across Italy, says politician pushing drive for legislative change

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 10:17

Tighter borders and a green backlash: How coronavirus is reshaping Europe

The pandemic has highlighted six negative trends which could be harmful to the EU

Sat May 16 2020 - 15:59

Investing during the coronavirus: moral outrage is misplaced

Controversial short-sellers deliver messages that people would rather not hear

Tue May 05 2020 - 05:15