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Referendum defeat brings Italy’s Meloni crashing down to earth
The political landscape in Italy has shifted dramatically this week following the decisive rejection of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s flagship judicial reform package in a nationwide referendum. The outcome, confirmed in the early hours of March 23, 2026, marks the most significant legislative setback for the administration since it assumed power. By failing to secure […]
Olympic gaffes force out Meloni ally at Italy’s Rai Sport
The resignation of Paolo Petrecca from his leadership position at Rai Sport marks a significant flashpoint in the ongoing tension surrounding the management of Italy’s public broadcaster. Petrecca, widely regarded as an ally of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration, stepped down following a series of high-profile on-air blunders and controversial remarks during the recent Olympic […]