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Italy tightens law against surrogate motherhood

Italy tightens the ban on surrogate motherhood, to also include citizens who travel abroad for this purpose. The newly adopted law has sparked debate in the country, and means that individuals who have children with the help of surrogate mothers in other countries can now be prosecuted when they return to Italy.

Italy tightens law against surrogate motherhood

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

16 migrants have arrived in Albania from Italy, the first group in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's touted deal with the Balkan country. According to Albania's Prime Minister, other countries have already shown interest in a similar solution – but been rejected.

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

First Migrants from Italy to Albania

An Italian patrol boat with the first group of migrants on board has set off towards Albania, confirms an Italian government source. .

First Migrants from Italy to Albania

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is going on a lightning visit to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany for individual meetings with the countries' leaders. .

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Italy wants to ban climate actions

A new security law, intended to stop environmental activists' blockades of roads, is on its way to becoming a reality in Italy. The law has been initiated by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government and still needs to be approved by the Senate.

Italy wants to ban climate actions

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Ease up on the emission targets and let's build gasoline cars even after 2035! The demands are getting louder from both governments and companies in the EU. But Sweden says no.

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Setback for Electric Car Demand in Europe

Battery-powered electric cars are booming in new car sales in the EU, fresh figures show. The industry organization ACEA is sounding the alarm and demanding that the EU scraps tightened emission regulations and reconsiders the phase-out of fossil-fuelled cars.

Setback for Electric Car Demand in Europe

Six years' imprisonment threatens Italian minister

A prosecutor in Italy is demanding a six-year prison sentence for far-right politician Matteo Salvini in a court case that has been ongoing for several years. The case concerns an incident in 2019, when then-Deputy Prime Minister Salvini is accused of having forced 147 migrants to stay at sea.

Six years' imprisonment threatens Italian minister

Zelensky: Russians must choose – peace or Putin

It was an impatient Ukrainian president who turned up at the Ramstein meeting in Germany on Friday. The number of air defense systems that have not been delivered is significant, said Volodymyr Zelenskyj, referring to the Western world's unfulfilled promises so far.

Zelensky: Russians must choose – peace or Putin

Member of the Red Brigades arrested in Argentina

A leading member of the former Italian terrorist organization Red Brigades has been arrested in Argentina. Leonardo Bertaluzzi was detained after Argentine authorities revoked the asylum status he had held in the country since 2004.

Member of the Red Brigades arrested in Argentina

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

The hatred that has affected the Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif is unacceptable, says IOC President Thomas Bach. We will not participate in a politically motivated cultural war.

Bach on Boxing Hate: "Unacceptable"

Journalist fined for mocking Meloni's height

A court in Italy has sentenced a journalist to pay approximately 57,000 kronor in damages after mocking Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's height on social media. .

Journalist fined for mocking Meloni's height

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

Violence and mental illness thrive in Italy's controversial repatriation center. Yet, the government in Rome has promised to build more – and quintupled the time migrants are allowed to be detained.

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

National gathering has power in sight in France – but is keeping a low profile about who they think will sit with in the EU parliament. A brutal scramble is underway among the parties as the far-right forms itself after the EU election.

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expects continued support for NATO in Europe despite right-wing extremist advances – most recently in the first round of the French parliamentary election. .

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

Fateful week awaits in France

Far-right or left-wing? A divided and dissatisfied France chooses a path – which will have major consequences for all of Europe. .

Fateful week awaits in France

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

Members of Italy's Brothers of Italy youth organization have been filmed making numerous fascist and Nazi gestures. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has spoken out about the matter after several weeks of silence.

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

EU countries are still not in agreement about five more years with Ursula von der Leyen as chair of the EU Commission. The decision is delayed until at least next week since leaders at the EU's top meeting wanted more involvement – or a larger share of the cake.

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Both the Pope and India's Narendra Modi have turned up at the G7 meeting in Italy. The joint statement from the countries is expected to urge China to stop selling arms to Russia – but nothing about abortion.

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Le Pen's party becomes the largest in the EU

With 30 seats, Marine Le Pen's French far-right in National Rally becomes the largest single party in the European Parliament. At least, that's what the preliminary results show, which include the final figures for both France and Germany.

Le Pen's party becomes the largest in the EU

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

The EU Parliament seems to have a stable middle majority again – but perhaps only on paper. Now, demands and counter-demands await in the hunt for continued support for Ursula von der Leyen.

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

Voters in Slovakia and Italy are heading to the polls on Saturday, the third day of the EU election. .

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

The Crown Prince can make Le Pen the largest in the EU election

Outer right and other populists hope for another step forward in the EU election in a week. Here are the winners – but also the losers – in this year's election campaign.

The Crown Prince can make Le Pen the largest in the EU election