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The prime minister heralded a deal with Italy’s Adriatic neighbor as a model for Europe. Politicians question if it is legal, ethical or practical. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy [...]

Byline: Gaia Pianigiani The prime minister is facing increased pressure from her right-wing coalition partners as the number of migrants trying to enter the country via Lampedusa soars. On Italy's [...]

The article discusses Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's groundbreaking agreement with Albania to handle migrant processing, hailed as a model for EU-non-EU cooperation, yet facing legal and ethical scrutiny amid Italy's escalating migrant arrivals and controversial outsourcing strategies.

The article focuses on Silvio Berlusconi, his enduring presence in Italian politics, and the shock surrounding his departure from the political stage. Topics include Berlusconi's aura of immortality and longevity, the post-Berlusconi era in Italian politics, and his energetic insistence on remaining involved in politics despite his age.

The article focuses on death of Silvio Berlusconi highlighting the unity and praise it generated in Italy despite his polarizing image and discusses his influential role in Italian history, his impact on media and politics, and recognition from foreign leaders and various sectors of society.

The article reports on the resignation of Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte due to political maneuvers that led to political chaos.

The article focuses on the perceived political condition of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, which was seen to be nearing its end due to his conviction for tax fraud.

The article celebrates the life and work of seven-time Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti.

The article announces the resignation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti on the position following Parliament's confidence vote on the 2013 budget.

The article reports that a court ruling warning of serious environmental problems by the government of Prime Minister Mario Monti to Ilva plant, in southern city of Taranto, Italy, will force to close its production, which would result to unemployment in the country. It states that the pollutants coming from the steel plant, had cause cancer rates in the area. It mentions that Ilva plant could continue its operation if they cut down emissions and clean the plant.

The article reports on the decision of former Italy Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi not to lead his party in the nation's national elections to replace the overnment of Prime Minister Mario Monti. According to Berlusconi, he will not run for prime minister but he will remain next to younger players who need advice. He adds that he has no plans of leaving politics but wants to lead behind the scenes.

ROME -- Amid the market turmoil surrounding Italy, Prime Minister Mario Monti on Wednesday called the country's efforts to balance its budget and spur growth a ''very tough war.'' In a speech at the Italian banking association's annual assembly, Mr. Monti said the country had engaged in a battle to counter the widespread prejudices against Italy, the heritage of its high public debt, the inertial effects of decisions made in the past and, ''above all, against certain structural vices of our economy.'' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ROME -- Prime Minister Mario Monti on Wednesday pushed back Italy's balanced budget target by a year, amid a deepening recession that economists say has been worsened by new austerity measures. A steady drumbeat of bad economic news has sharpened a debate between Europe's fiscal hawks, particularly in Germany, and a growing number of economists who stress the need for pro-growth policies, possibly in conjunction with long-term deficit reduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

PARIS -- With nary a kiss to the hand nor tears of parting, the French government this week bids adieu to ''mademoiselle.'' In a memo addressed to state administrators across France, Prime Minister Francois Fillon ordered the honorific -- akin to ''damsel'' and the equivalent of ''miss'' -- banished from official forms and registries. The use of ''mademoiselle,'' he wrote, made reference ''without justification nor necessity'' to a woman's ''matrimonial situation,'' whereas ''monsieur'' has long signified simply ''sir.'' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ROME -- Ahead of a series of critical meetings with other European leaders, Prime Minister Mario Monti has pledged to introduce measures to revive Italy's long-dormant economy, but is also raising pressure on Europe to shore up the single currency against continued speculative attacks. In an interview on national television on Sunday, Mr. Monti said he would unveil a package of growth-enhancing measures -- in particular, loosening the powers of professional guilds and changing labor laws to encourage hiring and firing -- at a meeting of European Union finance ministers on Jan. 23. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ROME -- Prime Minister Mario Monti enjoys broad popular support as he takes on the daunting mandate of turning around the moribund Italian economy. But the honeymoon may end as soon as Monday, when he is scheduled to announce austerity measures aimed at saving up to $25 billion to balance the budget by 2013. While the details are not yet known, he is expected to ask for higher taxes on the super-rich and luxury items like yachts, an increase in the retirement age and the reintroduction of property taxes -- political third rails that are expected to meet fierce opposition with the public and Parliament. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ROME -- With Europe under mounting pressure to act quickly to tackle its debt crisis, the leaders of Italy and Greece moved forcefully on Friday to reinvigorate their governments and show their sincerity about economic austerity. Financial markets rallied on the news. The Italian Senate approved a package of austerity measures, a first step toward easing Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from office, while in Athens, the leaders of a new three-party coalition completed details of a national unity government. To speed the process in the Italian Senate, opposition lawmakers refrained from voting, allowing the legislation to pass by a margin of 156 to 12. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ROME -- A court in Milan on Tuesday refused to indict Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in a tax fraud and embezzlement case that focused on the acquisition of TV rights by his family's media company, Mediaset. ''Mr. Berlusconi has been recognized as not involved in the case,'' his lawyer, Niccolo Ghedini, told reporters. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROME -- Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi narrowly survived two confidence votes on Tuesday, avoiding the collapse of his government but prolonging Italy's political agony. He said he would work to broaden his untenable razor-thin majority, a tall order when he seems at the weakest in his long political career and as investors are eyeing Italy with increasing concern. ''This country doesn't need early elections,'' a tired-looking Mr. Berlusconi said after the voting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ROME -- Over the years, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has marveled Italians with his Houdini-like powers to escape the trickiest political traps and bounce back when all odds were against him. But this time around, as a political crisis deepens and looks poised to bring down the government within weeks, something is notably different in Italy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the discussion on Italy's president giving the go-ahead for Giorgia Meloni being the country's first female prime minister. Topics include leading the most right-wing government since World War II showing doubts about the commitment to European unity as economic and political pressures mounting from Russia's war in Ukraine; and Italian establishment for pragmatism and sharp intelligence and the leadership.

The article reports on Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti who prepares on going down in his position. It states that Italians are annoyed by the bills passed in his administration including the introduction of property, the increased tax and the induced changes to labor laws. It adds that critics are not satisfied by the economic changes made by Monti's government in which they described as legacy greater than austerity than development.