The Slow Authoritarian Slide of Giorgia Meloni's Italy

The slow authoritarian slide of Giorgia Meloni's Italy

It is just over two and a half years since Giorgia Meloni became Italy's prime minister. Her influence continues to grow among Europe's far-right politicians and parties. Under the guise of pragmatism, Meloni is pursuing policies that flout the rule of law. Now she is manoeuvring to transform the European Union too.

Giorgia Meloni Accused of Islamaphobia for Standing Up for Western Values

Italy’s Prime Minister is constantly misrepresented in the left-wing media. For example, if she expresses legitimate concerns or promotes Western Civilization, she’s called Islamophobic. “I believe in Western civilization, which is built on Greek philosophy, Roman law, and Christian values,” Meloni said, and now the media is using it to ‘prove’ she’s Islamophobic. Italy’s PM […] The post Giorgia Meloni Accused of Islamaphobia for Standing Up for…

Russian propaganda targets Meloni with Zelensky party slur

Mocking at The Hague. On 25 June, RT’s official profile shared footage of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chatting with journalists at the NATO summit in The Hague. Over her characteristic facial expressions, the broadcaster added the caption: “Is Giorgia Meloni okay? Did she party too hard with Zelensky in The Hague?.” RT (formerly Russia Today) was included on the list of propaganda outlets sanctioned by the EU Council in a unanimous de…