In contrast, Ms Meloni is the leader of a nationalist party with protectionist instincts. ■ For more expert analysis of the biggest stories in economics, finance and markets, sign up to Money Talks, our weekly subscriber-only newsletter.

Faced with a steadily declining birth rate, the Meloni government is encouraging couples to have more children, yet without providing funding or adequate measures to support parents.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni currently looks like the most effective communicator between Europe and the U.S., especially on issues critical to Ukraine. — Ukrinform.

Giorgia Meloni’s presence at Donald Trump’s inauguration aimed to reinforce her status as a privileged interlocutor with the new US administration. But this position carries risks for Italy and the EU.

The Italian leader has the potential to serve as a key European ally in the quest for peace in Europe and the Middle East.

In a world where people are more mobile than ever, nations are struggling to recalibrate who can be a citizen.

Giorgia Meloni is under investigation for the release and repatriation of the wanted Libyan general Osama Najim — also known as Almasri. View on euronews

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday she had been placed under judicial investigation following a government decision to release a Libyan police officer wanted by the International Criminal Court.

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Meloni said that she was suspected by prosecutors of embezzlement and aiding and abetting a crime in connection with the case.

Meloni said her justice and interior ministers and an under-secretary are also targeted in the investigation. View on euronews