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Giorgia Meloni

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Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.

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"I’m sorry that Macron experienced it as interference."
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"The killing of Deranque was a wound for all of Europe."
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"On behalf of myself and the government, I offer my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to his mother Patrizia, his father Antonio and all his loved ones."
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"On behalf of myself and the government, I offer my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to his mother Patrizia, his father Antonio and all his loved ones."
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"The killing of Deranque was a wound for all of Europe."
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"Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo."
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"I can only say it is regrettable he does not show the same determination towards the enemies of the West and towards the enemies of the US."
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"Neither I nor Italy ever beg."
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"My popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours."
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"But there is one thing he needs to remember: neither I nor Italy ever beg."
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"I don't know why the US president behaves this way towards allies."
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"focus on his own popularity"
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"I don't know why the president of the United States behaves this way toward his own allies."
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"But it clearly takes two to do that."
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"We are clearly talking about defence, air defence, not just because they are friendly nations, but because there are tens of thousands of Italians in that area and around 2,000 Italian soldiers that we must protect."
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"Like the United Kingdom, France and Germany, Italy intends to send assistance to Gulf countries, specifically in the field of defence and in particular air defence."
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"Italy, like the UK, France and Germany, intends to send aid to the Gulf countries."
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"Italy, like the UK, France and Germany, intends to send aid to the Gulf countries."
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"The activation has been under review for several days by the economy ministry."
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"I won't quit if Italians vote 'no' to justice referendum."
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"The activation has been under review for several days by the economy ministry."
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"The government is working to mitigate the consequences of the conflict as much as possible for citizens and our nation, with task forces activated to monitor the price trends of energy, gasoline, and food products and to combat speculation."
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"a missed opportunity for Italians"
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"The opposition celebrating as if they had won the World Cup, for preventing citizens from choosing their parliamentarians says it all."
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"We cannot allow the Ayatollah regime to possess nuclear weapons, combined with a missile capability that could soon be able to strike Italy and Europe directly."
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"Nothing can justify violence against police."
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"If you vote 'no' today just to send Meloni home, you'll find yourself keeping both Meloni and a justice system that doesn't work."
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"Italians had voted 'with clarity' and she would respect their decision, but she regretted a 'lost chance to modernise' the country."
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"The move was 'an offence not only against believers but against every community that recognises religious freedom.'"
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"Preventing the patriarch of Jerusalem and the custos of the Holy Land from entering, especially on a solemnity central to the faith such as Palm Sunday, constitutes an offense not only to believers, but to every community that recognizes religious freedom."
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"The incident was an offence not only to the faithful but to any community that respects religious freedom."
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"uncontrolled immigration is a threat to national security."
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"such 'uncontrolled immigration' was a security threat to Europe."
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"It will not accept ultimatums."
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"The decision to send Ambassador Cornado back to Bern was approved by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni."
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"Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz."
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"Italy's readiness to rehabilitate the local energy infrastructure and urged urgent cooperation to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
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"Italy's strong closeness to a friendly nation, victim of continuous attacks by Iran."
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"The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to condemn every form of war."
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"I believe that it is better to address one's criticisms directly and respectfully."
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"Trump’s words were unacceptable."
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"Trump's remarks against Pope Francis are unacceptable."
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"Meloni says what she thinks, she will always defend Italy says Tajani on Trump."
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"I find President Trump’s words about the Holy Father unacceptable."
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"I find President Trump’s words about the Holy Father unacceptable."
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"I find President Trump’s words towards the Holy Father unacceptable."
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"what she thinks, she will always defend Italy"
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"Meloni has issued a rare criticism of Trump following his attack on the pope."
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"I’m shocked at her. I thought she had courage, but I was wrong."
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"always at Kyiv's side, EU security also at stake"
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"move forward with sanctions on Moscow and financing for Kyiv"
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"Italy-China relations enjoy a good momentum of development, with continuous bilateral exchanges at all levels and positive progress in practical cooperation."
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"I know that even from the opposition, he will continue to serve his nation."
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"I am confident Swiss authorities will shed full light on what happened and find anyone responsible."
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"I find President Trump’s remarks about the Holy Father unacceptable."
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"We must work to strengthen Nato's European pillar... which must clearly complement the American one."
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"The tensions between Washington and Madrid are 'not at all positive'."
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"The tensions between Washington and Madrid are not at all positive."
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"NATO must remain united."
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"Meloni sees Italy 2026 growth at 1%, matching euro zone."
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"I demand Israel immediately release all the unlawfully detained Italians."
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"allowing Russia to take part 'is a decision not shared by the government'."
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"We calls on Israel to immediately release all the unlawfully detained Italians."
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"I aim to remain in office until the end of my term."
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"Giorgia Meloni had demanded Israel immediately release all the unlawfully detained Italians."
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"Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country had lost 'a great champion and an extraordinary man, capable of turning every trial of life into a lesson in courage, strength, and dignity.'"
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"common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate"
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"You must go to school with your face uncovered"
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Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate".

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Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says - reuters.com

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September 20, 2026

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September 16, 2026

Italian Senate clears Meloni's electoral reform amid opposition resistance - Reuters

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September 15, 2026

Meloni sees Italy 2026 growth at 1%, matching euro zone - Reuters

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September 12, 2026

New stability record for Italy's Meloni may prove fleeting - Reuters

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August 31, 2026

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August 31, 2026

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August 7, 2026

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August 4, 2026

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August 2, 2026

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August 1, 2026

Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings

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August 1, 2026

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July 21, 2026

Italy's parliament backs Meloni's contested electoral reform - Reuters

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July 16, 2026

Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform

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July 15, 2026

Italy's Meloni suffers parliamentary defeat on election law reform - Reuters

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July 14, 2026

Italy's Meloni seeks to avoid escalation after Trump revives personal feud - Reuters

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July 7, 2026

Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit - Reuters

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July 6, 2026

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix

Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.

June 26, 2026

Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on - Reuters

Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on Reuters

June 20, 2026

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

June 20, 2026

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

June 19, 2026

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo - Reuters

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo Reuters

June 19, 2026

Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war - Reuters

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May 9, 2026

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions - Reuters

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May 8, 2026

Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff - Reuters

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May 7, 2026

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May 5, 2026

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May 2, 2026

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May 1, 2026

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April 30, 2026

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April 30, 2026

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April 28, 2026

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April 27, 2026

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April 26, 2026

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April 25, 2026

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April 24, 2026

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April 24, 2026

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April 22, 2026

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April 22, 2026

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April 22, 2026

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni - Reuters

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April 21, 2026

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April 18, 2026

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April 17, 2026

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April 17, 2026

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April 16, 2026

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April 16, 2026

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April 13, 2026

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April 13, 2026

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April 10, 2026

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April 9, 2026

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April 5, 2026

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April 3, 2026

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March 29, 2026

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March 23, 2026

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March 23, 2026

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March 22, 2026

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March 8, 2026

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March 7, 2026

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February 27, 2026

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February 22, 2026

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February 21, 2026

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February 21, 2026

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February 21, 2026

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