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More than a spectre, the latest data shows the far-right is a reality set to bear heavily onto the June 2024 European elections.
As student protests against high rents unfurl across Italy, one academic points out one of the groups most likely to end up on the streets under a far-right government: young black men.
Italy’s administration has adopted increasingly hostile policies towards migrants of late. Yet, history reminds us the latter may not be that different from past generations of Italians.
How political parties such as Fidesz, Brothers of Italy, and the National Rally form part of the European Parliament.
For the first time, two populist radical-right partners are teaming up to form a government. So who is the outsider now?
Italians will vote soon. A likely victory for the far-right Brothers of Italy could take the country down an uncharted path.
Italy’s deputy prime minister remains immune from prosecution because his coalition partners, the Five Star Movement, let members vote online to uphold it.
When two founding partners of the European Union are at loggerheads, something is very wrong.
In government with the Five Star Movement, the radical politician’s Lega is going from strength to strength.
The new coalition’s spending plans will ramp up Italy’s annual budget by over €100 billion a year.
Law professor Giuseppe Conte has no experience in politics – which makes him the perfect candidate for the uncomfortable partnership now in government.
Italy’s first black senator, and the party he represents, won’t be advancing the fight against xenophobia.
The Five Star Movement is the biggest party, but forming a government is going to be difficult. Will a right-wing coalition prevail?
Together, two parties with a tough stance on immigration and the EU – the Five Star Movement and the League – received nearly 50 percent of the vote.
A recent attack on migrants came ahead of Italian elections in March where migration is a key campaign issue.
It is a dangerous and illegal move to make.
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