Italy’s Labor Reforms, Explained
Giorgia Meloni cuts unemployment benefits and makes it easier to hire workers short-term.
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Italy Narrows Right to Asylum After Boat Arrivals Quadruple
Giorgia Meloni also raises prison sentences for human traffickers.
Italy’s Synthetic Food Ban Is Victory for Meat Lobbyists
Slaughters and farm lobbyists insist cultivated meat is “unnatural”. What it is, is competition.
Meloni’s Asylum Plan Gains Support
The EU would pay non-member states to shelter asylum seekers.
Italian Left Doubles Down on Failed Identity Politics
Democrats lost the election campaigning for social justice, so they push more of it.
Italy Shows Goodwill to EU with Last-Minute Tax Changes
The right-wing government needs the EU to sign off on COVID-19 recovery funds.
Europe’s Asylum Crisis, Explained
A deep dive into the numbers plus the policies of France, Italy and Netherlands.
Giorgia Meloni Sets Out Her Program
Vague climate rhetoric. Sensible proposals for immigration. Firm commitments to the EU.
Meloni’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Makes Sense
Don’t let migrants cross the Mediterranean in boats. Process asylum applications abroad.
How the Left Lost the Italian Election
Enrico Letta fought on Giorgia Meloni’s terms.
Right-Wing Parties Win Italian Election. Turnout Lowest in 100 Years
Giorgia Meloni would become Italy’s first woman prime minister.
Italian Election Guide
The electoral system, the parties, the issues and the possible outcomes, explained.
Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained
Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.
What to Expect of Italy’s Next Government
Highlights from the right-wing parties’ joint manifesto.
Mario Draghi’s Downfall, Explained
And what to expect of the next government.