Tag: Conte, Giuseppe

The Woman Shaking Up Italian Politics (No, Not the New Prime Minister)

Daughter of Italian and Jewish American parents, Elly Schlein wants to remake the center-left opposition to Giorgia Meloni, if only her party can survive it.

March 4, 2023
Even as Challenges Mount, Europeans Stick by Ukraine

Inflation and anxiety over nuclear weapons may be eating into some popular support for the war, but key governments remain insulated from the pressures for now.

November 7, 2022
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.

October 21, 2022
Berlusconi, Caught on Tape Gushing Over Putin, Heightens Anxiety About Italy

Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian leader and linchpin of the incoming right-wing government, blames Ukraine’s president for pushing President Vladimir V. Putin to invade.

October 20, 2022
Giorgia Meloni's Election Win in Italy: Here’s What To Know

Giorgia Meloni, leader of the hard-right Brothers of Italy, looked set to become prime minister after her party garnered more votes than any other.

September 26, 2022