The angelic Meloni behind a fresco fiasco
A figure resembling Italy’s prime minister on a Rome church wall blurred the lines between religion and politics
A figure resembling Italy’s prime minister on a Rome church wall blurred the lines between religion and politics

Italy’s PM says she wants to speed up the justice system. Critics accuse her of eroding democracy’s checks and balances

The prime minister should put economic reform ahead of constitutional change

The Italian prime minister has brought political stability, but not economic growth. What can she accomplish before facing voters…

Italy’s enigmatic leader holds a casting vote this week on two crucial issues for the EU

Opera houses, museums and Venice Biennale roiled by rightwing government’s bid to control the arts

Anger from companies adds to pressure on Italian prime minister after defeat in referendum last month