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Forza Italia, an Italian political party, has warned its allies that their battles for justice reform must continue, despite a recent referendum defeat. The party, led by Tajani, is pushing for stricter rules on smartphone seizures.
Italy's center-right coalition has fractured over the proposed sale of Rai's Teatro delle Vittorie, with Forza Italia voting alongside the opposition against the motion, which was ultimately rejected due to the unanimity requirement for a plenary session.
An hour-long meeting on 'past issues'. Forza Italia members defend the minister: he expressed a non-binding opinion based on the prosecutor's documents. Renzi: it is the prime minister who must leave
Italy and Portugal, along with other nations, commemorated Liberation Day on April 25th with ceremonies and discussions on freedom. In Italy, a couple participating in a march was injured by an air pistol, while political figures reflected on the meaning of liberty.
An internal conflict within Italy's Forza Italia party is evident as prominent Mediaset personalities Giordano and Del Debbio align with positions closer to Lega and Fratelli d’Italia, highlighting a clash between sovereignist and liberal factions.
Marina Berlusconi has strongly reacted to an article in Il Fatto Quotidiano regarding Forza Italia's movements, vehemently denying any political aspirations and labeling the article as offensive and 'caveman-like' in its language.
Forza Italia is undergoing significant changes, with speculation that Marina Berlusconi, daughter of the late Silvio Berlusconi, may enter politics. The party has also seen leadership changes, including the departure of Maurizio Gasparri and Paolo Barelli from key roles.
An agreement has been reached between Meloni and Tajani regarding appointments, with Forza Italia supporting Freni for Consob in exchange for Barelli becoming a deputy minister.
Forza Italia leader Antonio Tajani held four hours of discussions with the heirs of the late Silvio Berlusconi at their media group offices, likely concerning the future direction of the centre-right party.
Three valuable Impressionist paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse have been stolen from the Magnani Rocca Foundation museum near Parma, Italy. The theft occurred during a swift operation, with the artworks estimated to be worth millions of euros.
Tensions are escalating within Italy's center-right coalition, extending to Brussels, as Lega members oppose the Fitto plan for EU funding, while Forza Italia criticizes Fratelli d'Italia over emission trading quotas.
The article discusses the political resurgence of women associated with former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Forza Italia's efforts to reclaim its political standing.
Forza Italia has introduced the 'Zuncheddu law' proposal, which includes a provision for a provisional payment of one thousand euros per month, echoing a popular initiative that gathered over 50,000 signatures.
Marina Berlusconi's letter to Repubblica has caused division within the Italian right-wing parties, receiving praise from Forza Italia but a cold reception from FdI and silence from Lega. Prime Minister Meloni criticized judges, calling them an obstacle.
Forza Italia has accused its coalition partner Lega of not actively campaigning for the 'yes' vote in an upcoming referendum. Party leaders, including Tajani and Casellati, convened to discuss strategies and mobilize their base.
Forza Italia has proposed installing a bust for Marco Pannella in the Chamber of Deputies ten years after his death, a move that has reportedly surprised its allies.
The Italian government is moving forward with the Freni-Valentino ticket for key appointments at Consob and Antitrust, with Forza Italia reportedly ready to compromise on a League undersecretary in exchange for a preferred name at the Competition Authority.
The latest Swg poll for La7 indicates a decline in support for Italy's majority parties, including Fratelli d'Italia, Forza Italia, and Lega, while the M5S and Avs show growth.
The Italian political party Forza Italia has requested a summit on justice with Minister Nordio and majority group leaders. Key demands include accelerating reforms on prescription periods and regulations concerning the seizure of digital devices and data.
New political polls in Italy indicate a decline in support for Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) and Forza Italia (FI), while the Democratic Party (Pd) and Lega see gains, and the 'campo largo' coalition grows.
Marta Fascina, Silvio Berlusconi's last partner, commented that changes in Forza Italia are moving in the right direction and that Marina and Pier Silvio's actions are correct, while stating Pascale no longer holds influence.
Forza Italia's Barelli is reportedly considering a government role without portfolio, potentially to safeguard his leadership of the Italian Swimming Federation (Federnuoto), amidst discussions with the Cavaliere's daughter and caution regarding congresses.
Forza Italia is undergoing internal political changes, including the appointment of Costa as group leader without a vote and discussions at a summit regarding party congresses, with potential risks for assemblies in Lombardy.
Italy's Forza Italia party is grappling with internal issues, including leadership changes in the Senate and Chamber, with an anticipated meeting between Tajani and Marina Berlusconi to address the party's challenges.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a dinner summit with Deputy PMs to discuss relaunching the coalition amidst falling poll numbers, as Deputy PM Tajani expresses concerns about Forza Italia's collapse and Marina Berlusconi begins consultations, while Meloni also probes deputies about early elections amid cabinet tensions, and opposition figure Boschi warns against traps and calls for immediate elections if Meloni resigns.
Forza Italia is experiencing internal chaos, with Marina Berlusconi initiating a reckoning to remove Tajani's allies and a petition circulating in the Senate against Gasparri, fueling discussions about Stefania Craxi becoming group leader after a referendum defeat.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government appears more vulnerable after losing a referendum on constitutional reform, a vote many saw as a direct challenge to her administration, though she has vowed to press on.
Weekly political polls in Italy by Swg for Tg La7 indicate a decrease in support for Forza Italia and Lega, a slowdown for Avs, and positive results for M5s.
Marina Berlusconi, daughter of the founder of Forza Italia, has called for political debate to move beyond ideological confines and factionalism, emphasizing that it should not be seen as a posthumous victory.
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani's trip to Washington for the Board of Peace has led to a social media exchange with Renzi, who called it 'embarrassing,' prompting a 'hypocrites' retort from Forza Italia.
Over three and a half years into the current legislature, Italy's Forza Italia party has gained 12 parliamentarians across the Chamber and Senate, while the Five Star Movement lost 6.
Italy's Lega party is pushing forward with discussions on electoral law, with party leader Matteo Salvini expressing apprehension regarding Forza Italia's liberal stance and aiming for parity.
The leader of Forza Italia closes the door to the League: "Absolutely contrary." Doubts within FdI. Confindustria and trade unions call for spending interventions for industry and workers.
Italian politician Tajani has convened a meeting for Forza Italia to discuss risks related to undersecretaries and the potential commissariat of Sicily, with the party secretary pushing for regional congresses by summer.
The new Forza Italia group leader in the Chamber, Costa, has emphasized the need to rebuild party cohesion and find a synthesis on congresses, stating he has received wise advice from Berlusconi's children.
Enrico Costa has been appointed as the new group leader for the Forza Italia party in the Italian Chamber of Deputies. He takes over the position from Paolo Barelli.
Forza Italia's Barelli made comments regarding the leadership of political parties, implying that they are typically guided from within, in what appears to be a jab at the Berlusconi family.
The Berlusconi family, including Marina and Piersilvio, is planning a new political direction for Forza Italia, moving away from sovereignism and being open to forming new majorities, following a meeting where they requested discontinuity and agreed on Costa as the new group leader.
A planned meeting between Berlusconi and Tajani for Forza Italia has been postponed by Fininvest's president, as internal dissent grows with signatures against Barelli and discussions about a woman, Bergamini, leading the deputies.
Fourteen out of twenty Forza Italia senators, including two ministers, have signed a letter calling for the replacement of their group leader, Maurizio Gasparri.
The group leader of Forza Italia deputies, Barelli, stated he does not feel at risk and attributed the "no" vote winning in a referendum to the impact of the war.
Italian voters have rejected a proposed overhaul of the justice system, marking a significant setback for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leading to political fallout, internal party turmoil, and speculation about early elections, with opposition leaders calling for a new majority.
Fresh disagreements have emerged between Italy's Forza Italia and Lega parties regarding the appointment of Freni to Consob, with Foreign Minister Tajani (FI) maintaining his opposition and Lega expressing dismay at the internal conflict.
Lazio football club supporters are protesting against the team's president, Claudio Lotito, urging Forza Italia to vote 'no' in a referendum, following previous para-electoral posters.