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Thousands of workers across Italy have taken to the streets in a significant general strike against the budget plans of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government. Organized by the major unions CGIL and UIL, the strike targets the proposed austerity measures deemed inadequate to address the nation's challenges. Demonstrations unfolded in about 40 cities, involving public sector employees, including nurses, teachers, and industrial workers. The government, grappling with a colossal..

The European Parliament's party leaders have reached a consensus on the appointments for the new EU Commission, paving the way for it to commence work on December 1st. Under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, the Commission is set to take on significant responsibilities, with Raffaele Fitto from Italy's right-wing party Brothers of Italy and Teresa Ribera from Spain's Socialist party assuming key roles. Fitto has been appointed Vice President for Cohesion and Reforms, overseeing..

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has publicly rebuked Elon Musk, who recently criticized Italian court rulings blocking the deportation of asylum seekers to Albania. The court in Rome had overturned Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's plan to outsource migrant applications, citing legal concerns. Musk's comments, which questioned the judges' decisions and the state of democracy in Italy, were met with strong opposition from Mattarella. The Italian President emphasized the nation's sovereignty and..

The European Parliament has postponed its decision on confirming the vice-presidents of the new EU Commission, including the contentious Italian nominee, Raffaele Fitto. This delay follows rigorous parliamentary hearings that left Fitto, along with other candidates like Kaja Kallas, awaiting confirmation. Fitto, nominated by Italy’s far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, faced severe criticism from several MEPs. Critics, including Ana Miranda Paz, accused him of espousing right-wing populist..

Lufthansa and the Italian government have concluded negotiations over the German airline's acquisition of a significant stake in ITA Airways. The agreement entails Lufthansa purchasing 41% of ITA Airways for 325 million euros, with an option for a full takeover in the future. This decision comes after lengthy discussions, including a recent dispute over financial terms. ITA Airways, a successor to the financially troubled Alitalia, emerged in 2021 after state intervention. The Italian governm..

Italian President Sergio Mattarella and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Marzabotto massacre. This tragic event, the largest civilian massacre by Nazi soldiers in Western Europe during World War II, saw Waffen SS troops and Italian fascists kill at least 770 civilians, including 271 children, women, and elderly, as a brutal reprisal for supporting partisans. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi led a memorial mass to honor the victims. The massacre,..