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Italy's Far-Right Promised a Landslide in Local Elections, But Failed
Italy just voted on a referendum and in local elections. The country's fragile coalition government came out stronger, but the far-right still made its presence known.
Italian Minister Shares Memes of Himself as Black Figures After Tanning On Holiday
Luigi Di Maio shared images of his face cropped onto a photo from 'The Crosby Show', as well as a film featuring actors in Blackface.
Italian Far-Right Strongman Matteo Salvini’s Bid to Be Prime Minister Has Backfired Spectacularly
Instead of the new elections he wanted, the populist strongman has found himself dumped out of government and facing plummeting poll ratings.
Italy’s deputy PM met with yellow vest protesters in Paris — and the French are fuming
"France has been the target of repeated criticism, baseless attacks and outrageous declarations"
“I did it, and I’d do it again,” says Italy’s Matteo Salvini about kidnapping migrants
"I risk three to 15 years in prison for blocking illegal landings in Italy. There are no words.”
Italy’s vaccine-skeptic government just sacked every expert on the country's top medical panel
The health minister said she has "chosen to open the door to other deserving personalities.”
Italy's new government is pandering to anti-vaxxers — during a measles outbreak
Salvini is spreading "dangerous and fake news."
Italy's political crisis is an even bigger problem for the EU than Brexit
"Now they almost certainly face the prospect of a strong populist result at the next election and potentially adverse reaction from financial markets."
Italy will be led by "Mr Scissors." Here’s everything you need to know.
“I am very honored and I will do my best.”
Anti-immigrant populists just cleaned up in Italy's election
"What we’re seeing is profound political change driven by groups of voters who feel very anxious about the identity issues of immigration, national security, and terror.”
Bannon went all the way to Rome for a taste of Italy's populist elections
Steve Bannon traveled to Rome on Thursday to investigate the populist and far-right parties playing a defining role in Italy's election.