African Union Commission calls for ‘paradigm shift’ at Italy-Africa summit

Moussa Faki welcomes Giorgia Meloni’s plan to strengthen relations but says ‘we are not beggars’ The chair of the African Union Commission has said “we are not beggars” as the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, outlined a plan aimed at … Read More

Italy parliament rejects ESM reform, irking Brussels

ROME, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Italy’s lower house of parliament voted on Thursday against a long-awaited reform of the euro zone bailout fund, throwing into doubt ratification of a European Union treaty that is designed to provide help for failing … Read More

Italy to withdraw from China’s belt and road initiative, say sources

Decision of only G7 nation to join project reportedly communicated to Beijing three days ago Italy has formally notified China of its withdrawal from Beijing’s ambitious belt and road infrastructure initiative (BRI), a significant trade and infrastructure project, according to … Read More

Italian island Lampedusa declares emergency as 7,000 migrants arrive in 48 hours

Surge in arrivals comes despite EU deal with departure country Tunisia Local authorities on the Italian island of Lampedusa have declared a state of emergency as 7,000 migrants arrived on boats across the Mediterranean within 48 hours, more than doubling … Read More

‘Like a blowtorch’: Mediterranean on fire as blazes spread across nine countries

‘There is no magical defence mechanism,’ says Greek prime minister as fires burn in northern Africa and southern Europe Wildfires were burning in at least nine countries across the Mediterranean on Tuesday as blazes spread in Croatia, Italy and Portugal, … Read More

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