Italy

Meloni’s Coalition Defeats New Far-Right Rival in Calabria Vote

Giorgia Meloni’s governing coalition has retained a parliamentary seat in Calabria, defeating the first electoral challenge from Roberto Vannacci’s National Future. The result strengthens the coalition, although low turnout limits its value as a national forecast.

Italy’s Government Plans Nationwide Ban on Islamic Veils in Classrooms

Giorgia Meloni says Italy will move to restrict burqas, niqabs and hijabs in schools as part of a broader integration package that could also cap foreign students per class and require some parents to learn Italian. The proposal has not yet become law.