
Italian Politicians Begin Summer Vacations
With the Italian Parliament closing, top state officials, including President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni, are preparing to take their summer holidays.
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With the Italian Parliament closing, top state officials, including President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni, are preparing to take their summer holidays.

The Italian Parliament is embroiled in a dispute over the use of chat messages in an investigation involving Delmastro, with the Chamber denying access to prosecutors and a political figure insulting Scalfaro.

A new dispute has emerged in the European Policy Commission of the Italian Chamber of Deputies regarding facial recognition technology, with concerns raised about superficial approaches to rights and reduced citizen guarantees.

A dispute has erupted in the Italian Parliament after the Chamber denied deputies access to chats involving former undersecretary Delmastro, leading to an opposition protest and questions directed at Prime Minister Meloni.
The Italian parliament has adopted a new law that will allow thousands of prisoners with drug or alcohol addiction problems to serve their sentences at home, provided they participate in rehabilitation programs.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a motion allowing Austria to review an electoral law concerning the Bolzano constituency, reviving an old treaty that grants Austrians oversight on the election of parliamentarians in the region.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suffered a setback as the Chamber of Deputies rejected an amendment to her proposed electoral reform. This unexpected defeat highlights internal dissent within her coalition and has led to calls for early elections from the opposition.

Italian parliamentarian Emanuele Pozzolo has had his driving license suspended for one year following a car accident in early June.

Former Italian parliamentarian Denis Verdini has been indicted in Rome on charges of corruption related to contracts with the state-owned road company Anas.

A new bipartisan parliamentary intergroup dedicated to blood donors has been established in Italy, spearheaded by Senator Sandro Sisler, with Senator Elena Murelli and Deputy Luca Pastorino serving as vice-presidents.

A dossier presented in the Italian Parliament by the Undersecretary to the Ministry of Economy and Finance measures the impact of public policies on economic and social imbalances affecting women in 2024, particularly in healthcare and pensions.

The Italian parliamentary group leaders have scheduled a debate for June 26 on a revised electoral law text proposed by the majority, despite protests from the opposition.

The Italian parliamentary anti-mafia commission has released a list of 28 candidates deemed 'unpresentable' for upcoming administrative elections, citing various crimes ranging from fraudulent bankruptcy to extortion and illicit waste trafficking.

A new essay highlights the stories of the 21 women who served as deputies in the Italian Parliament, out of 556, emphasizing their legacy of courage in shaping the Republic.

The Italian parliament has approved the free transfer of the Garibaldi ship to Indonesia, a move that the Defense Staff estimates will save significant maintenance costs for the Italian Navy. These costs were projected to be around 5 billion euros for 2025.

Italian parliamentary technicians have raised concerns that the country's GDP for 2026 is already at risk, with Giorgetti defending prudence and union leaders calling for a three-year industrial and energy plan.

Italy's Chamber of Deputies has approved a security decree, but a new corrective decree is anticipated to address the controversial provisions regarding incentives for repatriations.

The Italian Parliament was informed by the Chief of the Italian Navy, Vice Admiral Berutti Bergotto, that the fleet is preparing to acquire Turkish Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs for operations from its aircraft carrier.

An Italian quadriplegic patient, known as Libera, has died after self-administering a lethal drug with an eye-controlled device, reigniting pressure on the Italian parliament to pass a law on euthanasia.

Matteo Luigi Bianchi, the first of the non-elected candidates in the Lombardy 2 multi-member constituency, is set to take over Umberto Bossi's seat in the Italian Parliament.

After extensive work, the center-right coalition has deposited a bill for electoral law reform in the Italian Parliament, proposing a proportional system with a bonus and no preference votes.

The Italian Parliament is set to address several critical issues, including rising fuel prices, the future of state broadcaster Rai, and electoral law reforms, as it reconvenes after a month-long closure.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on the Delmastro case, following a decision by the authorizations committee. Deputies from the Avs party protested by wearing blindfolds.

The Italian Parliament's authorization committee is set to decide on whether to block the dissemination of a chat between Delmastro and Caroccia, with a final secret ballot vote scheduled for Thursday.

A vote on facial recognition technology in the EU Affairs committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies has been postponed, drawing strong criticism from politician Madia.

The Italian Parliament is set to vote on July 30 regarding access to former Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro's chat logs, with right-wing parties opposing the move while opposition parties like PD and 5S criticize their stance as 'shameless'.

The Italian Parliament has approved Giorgia Meloni's controversial electoral reform, despite internal divisions. The reform, which includes a majority bonus and blocked lists, has passed its first hurdle in the Chamber of Deputies.
"There is no need to repeat how deeply the wounds inflicted by the racial laws are still felt today by Italian Jews and our communities."

Rado Procházka's legal column reviews recent court decisions affecting Viktor Orbán, Štefan Harabin, and the Italian Parliament. The analysis covers various legal and political implications of these rulings.

Montenegro's Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić met with a delegation from the Italian Parliament's European Affairs Committee, emphasizing the importance of continuous support for Montenegro's European path.

Members of Montenegro's Committee for International Relations and Emigrants, led by Duško Stjepović, and the Friendship Group with Italy, led by Nikola Camaj, met with Italian parliamentarians to focus on EU integration and bilateral relations.

The Italian Parliament has made little progress in regulating artificial intelligence, with current legislative efforts described as minimal. The article questions what the government has done so far to regulate the new universe dominated by big tech.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies dedicated a seat to Giacomo Matteotti, marking the 100th anniversary of his assassination, with notable absences from center-right benches during the ceremony.

On the tenth anniversary of Marco Pannella's death, there is a call for the Italian Parliament to act on amnesty and pardon in his name.

An Italian parliamentary friendship group, led by Hon. Andrea Mascaretti, undertook a mission to Algiers to foster bilateral relations between Italy and Algeria.

The Italian Parliament has given its backing to a plan to donate an aircraft carrier to Indonesia.

Gazment Bardhi and Jorida Tabaku, leaders of Albania's Democratic Party, met with the Italian Parliament's Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Commissions in Rome, emphasizing free elections and the…

Ten years after civil unions, the Italian Parliament has stalled on LGBTQ+ rights, leaving the Constitutional Court (Consulta) to guarantee protections for same-sex couples, particularly concerning adoptions.

Discussions have begun in the Italian parliament on electoral law reform, with four rapporteurs appointed and initial hearings planned, focusing on contentious issues such as majority bonuses, runoffs, and blocked lists.

The Italian Parliament has approved an anti-corruption directive, with Meloni's deputies in Brussels voting in favor of the text, thereby contradicting Justice Minister Nordio on the 'abuse of office' crime. Italy now has two years to comply or face an infringement procedure.

The president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies' Labor Commission, Walter Rizzetto, has reopened discussions on parental leave, aiming to develop new legislation before the Budget Law.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies has rejected a bill for equal parental leave, with the Budget Committee citing financial coverage concerns for the proposed amendments.

Chaos erupted in the Italian Parliament's Lower House after it voted to deny the Rome Public Prosecutor's Office access to chat messages belonging to MP Andrea Delmastro, following a request from prosecutors.

The Italian Parliament's chamber will vote on the use of digital chats involving Delmastro and Caroccia, after the authorizations committee denied further investigation into the conversations.

The Italian Parliament is preparing for a secret ballot vote this week regarding the use of chats in the Delmastro case, amidst tensions within the Meloni government and opposition considering an appeal to the Constitutional Court.

The Italian parliament has voted in favor of a bill that would allow individuals convicted of crimes related to drug or alcohol addiction to serve their sentences at home, aiming to address prison overcrowding.

From the start of the legislature, right-wing votes in the Italian Parliament have denied authorization for prosecutors to proceed with investigations and use chats and wiretaps in various cases, including the Delmastro case.

The Italian Parliament has approved Giorgia Meloni's controversial electoral reform, which includes a majority bonus and blocked lists, passing its first hurdle in the Chamber of Deputies. The vote on amendments revealed significant cracks within the ruling coalition, highlighting internal divisions despite the reform's passage.

The Italian capigruppo decided that the 'Melonellum' will be discussed in the Aula only on July 14th, leading to controversy over the postponement and time limits, with the Democratic Party (Pd) criticizing Salvini, who denies any train chaos.

The Italian Parliament is debating an amendment that would allow for the election of a representative for the Slovenian community. This move aims to ensure political representation for the Slovenian minority in Italy.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies has launched a new online tool providing real-time economic indicators, graphs, and updated data, allowing comparison of various metrics like growth and poverty risk.

Minister of European Affairs Maida Gorčević met with French and Italian parliamentarians, expressing expectations that Montenegro's European dream will soon become a reality.

The 'Melonellum 2.0' bill has been officially deposited as the new base text in the Constitutional Affairs Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, immediately drawing strong opposition from other parties.

Italian parliamentary commissions are set to vote on a proposal that would allow municipalities to submit applications to host nuclear facilities, aiming to boost related supply chains.

The Italian Parliament has definitively approved the reform of South Tyrol's autonomy. This legislative action seals significant changes for the region.

The Italian Parliament is holding hearings regarding chat communications between politicians and the Ministry of Economy concerning Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), with a decision expected today on examining a director's phone.

The Italian parliament has approved a new security decree that includes provisions for migrant repatriations and other public safety measures. The cabinet also introduced a "corrective" on migrant repatriation procedures.

The Italian Parliament in Montecitorio held a marathon overnight session to fast-track a security decree, leading to strong protests from the opposition and discussions about potentially diluting or…
The insolvency of René Benko's Signa Group has become a topic of discussion in Italian politics, with MP Alessia Ambrosi raising questions regarding European banking supervision.

An Italian parliamentary commission has approved amendments to extend coal power usage until 2038 and to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls, with the text now moving to the Chamber of Deputies.

Manuela Maffioli, a professional journalist and councilor from Busto Arsizio, is set to replace Bossi in the Italian Parliament. She was previously associated with Roberto Maroni's faction that opposed "il Senatur."

A bill to ban horse slaughter in Italy is facing significant delays in the parliamentary process, with the rapporteur acknowledging the unpredictable nature of legislative timelines.