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March 24th, 2026

Italy: Meloni’s judicial reform fails in referendum

Italy’s population has rejected Giorgia Meloni’s judicial reform in a referendum. This first real defeat for the prime minister could pose obstacles for her in the coming months.

By Almut Siefert

Meeting held in Rome supporting No vote in justice reform referendum ROME, ITALY, MARCH 18: Italian Democratic Party’s leader Elly Schlein speaks during a meeting supporting No in the upcoming constitutional referendum on judicial reform in Rome, Italy, on March 18, 2026. Riccardo De Luca Anadolu Rome Italy. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxRiccardoxDexLucax

Feature | Giorgia Meloni

March 20th, 2026

Italy: What is at stake in Meloni’s judicial reform

Italy is voting in a referendum on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s judicial reform. The reform would separate the career paths of judges and prosecutors and introduce new rules for the self-governance of the judiciary.

By Almut Siefert

Chamber, Communications from the Prime Minister in view of the European Council Chamber, Communications from the Prime Minister in view of the European Council. In the photo: the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Minister for Relations with Parliament Luca Ciriani, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini, the Minister for European Affairs Tommaso Foti ROme, Dec 17th 2025, Credit: Francesco Fotia Avalon Italy, Italia, Rome

Feature | Parties

March 10th, 2026

Meloni government: Why the number of party-switching politicians is falling dramatically

In Italy, hundreds of MPs have switched from one party to another during their term in parliament. Under Prime Minister Meloni, this number has fallen sharply. Experts see this as a sign of growing political stability.

By Almut Siefert

February 13, 2026, Addis Abeba: La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni al secondo vertice Italia-Africa, co-presieduto al Convention Center di Addis Abeba insieme al primo ministro etiope Abiy Ahmed Ali, 13 febbraio 2026 ANSA ufficio stampa Palazzo Chigi +++ UFFICIO STAMPA PALAZZO CHIGI +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++ .--- .An handout picture provided by Palazzo Chigi press office handout shows the italian prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the second Italy-Africa summit, co-chaired at the Addis Ababa Convention Center together with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, 13 February 2026 ANSA Palazzo Chigi press office handout +++ ANSA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED S - ZUMAa110 20260213_zaf_a110_053 Copyright: xPalazzoxChigixPressxOfficexHandox

News | Giorgia Meloni

February 16th, 2026

Trump’s Board of Peace: Italy seeks “observer” status

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has now announced that Italy will participate in US President Donald Trump’s controversial Board of Peace after all, attending as an “observer.” She also distanced herself from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the right-wing MAGA movement.

By Almut Siefert

Italy-Germany Intergovernmental Summit, at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy on 23 January 2025. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni receives the German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, for the Italy-Germany Intergovernmental Summit, at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy on 23 January 2025., Credit:Stefano Costantino TTL Avalon Italy, Rome, Rome Copyright: xStefanoxCostantinoxTTLx xAvalonx 1069145721

News | European defense

January 26th, 2026

Defense: Germany and Italy decide on closer cooperation

At the intergovernmental consultations between Germany and Italy in Rome, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed an agreement to cooperate more closely on European defense.

By Almut Siefert

News | European defense

January 26th, 2026

Defense: Germany and Italy decide on closer cooperation

At intergovernmental consultations between Germany and Italy in Rome, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed an agreement for greater collaboration on European defense issues.

By Almut Siefert

Friedrich Merz empfängt Giorgia Meloni im Kanzleramt

News | European policy

January 23rd, 2026

German–Italian government consultations: Why Merz prefers Meloni to Macron

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz often seeks to close ranks with Italy’s head of government Giorgia Meloni, including on defense policy. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will meet his Italian counterpart on Friday.

By Till Hoppe, Almut Siefert and Wilhelmine Stenglin

Feature | European policy

January 22nd, 2026

European Council: Why Merz prefers Meloni to Macron

Whether in response to Trump, the Mercosur agreement or the ban on combustion engines: The German chancellor often seeks to close ranks with Italy’s prime minister. His relationship with the French president, on the other hand, has cooled

By Till Hoppe and Almut Siefert

News | Diplomacy

October 5th, 2025

Dialog: How Italy is courting Beijing’s goodwill

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has once again traveled to Europe in recent months. This time to Switzerland and Italy, where efforts have recently been stepped up to establish good relations.

By Marcel Grzanna

On 20 June 2025, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, travelled to Rome, Italy, co-chaired with Giorgia Meloni, Italian Prime Minister, the high-level event ‘The Mattei Plan for Africa and Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent'. The European Commission and Italy reaffirmed their strategic partnership under the framework of the EU's Global Gateway strategy and the Mattei Plan for Africa to work with Africa to realise the shared vision for sustainable growth, resilience, and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Feature | Giorgia Meloni

September 17th, 2025

Giorgia Meloni: How she turned Italy into a haven of political stability in 1000 days

When she took office, the 48-year-old was criticized in other EU countries for her political background. Once in office, she allayed many concerns and cooperated with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on asylum policy.

By Almut Siefert