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politics17 days ago•4 min saved

Tajani’s 'Long Skirt' Remarks Trigger International Backlash and Senate Protest

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani faced intense domestic and international criticism after suggesting that 'serious' women wear longer skirts. Opposition female senators staged a miniskirt protest at the Senate, while memes depicting Tajani in women’s clothing circulated globally. Although Tajani apologized, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended him, calling the controversy an 'awkward phrase' rather than a serious issue.

via Euronews.com|

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politics3 years ago•4 min saved

The Legacy and Uncertainty of Berlusconi's Death for Italy's Politics

The fate of Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party is uncertain following his death, despite reassurances from his deputy, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, that the party will move forward. Forza Italia is critical to the health of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, as it holds 8% of the vote and is key to holding up the coalition government. Berlusconi's personal hold on the party makes it vulnerable in his death, and experts say that if the party starts to disintegrate, it could affect the government. Berlusconi's eldest daughter, Marina Berlusconi, may step in to guide the party and keep it aligned with Meloni.

via The Associated Press|

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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Diplomatic Tensions Rise Between Italy and France.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled his trip to Paris after French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin criticised Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's handling of migration issues and accused her of lying to voters. Tajani called Darmanin's comments insulting and unacceptable. The French government issued a statement seeking to reassure Rome of its willingness to work closely with Italy, but it was not enough to persuade Tajani to catch his plane. This is the latest in a series of clashes between Paris and Rome since Meloni took office last October at the head of a nationalist, conservative government.

via Reuters|

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