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Reaction at home and abroad to Italian election outcome

Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy's first woman prime minister at the head of its most right-wing government since World War Two after leading a conservative alliance to triumph at Sunday's election.

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Giorgia Meloni has won big in Italy, but there are many more obstacles to come

The far-right leader may have little impact on European politics, says Guardian US columnist Cas Mudde

The Guardian - UK

Hungary PM Orban says EU sanctions on Russia have "backfired"

Hungary should prepare for a prolonged war in neighbouring Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, sharply criticising European Union sanctions imposed on Russia which he said have "backfired", driving up energy prices.

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Rights group blasts Turkey over plastic recycling health risks

Turkey's plastic recycling industry has been harshly criticised in a Human Rights Watch report that highlights health problems for workers and residents who live near processing plants. The report also attacks the European Union, for which Turkey is the primary plastics recycler.

Radio France Internationale

Group of countries to push EU for gas price cap -letter

A group of European Union countries want to push Brussels to produce plans this week for a bloc-wide cap on the price of gas, according to a draft letter seen by Reuters.

Reuters

Germany Urges Iran to Allow Protests after Summoning Ambassador

Germany summoned the Iranian ambassador in Berlin on Monday in order to urge Tehran to stop its violent crackdown on nationwide protests over the death of a woman in police custody, the German foreign ministry said. "We call on the Iranian authorities to allow peaceful protests and to not deploy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What is a digital nomad visa? Japan to launch scheme in March

The initiative, which more than 60 countries have adopted, comes amid growing workcation and remote work trends

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World leaders promise vigilance on human rights as far right win in Italy

France and US among nations to warn over Giorgia Meloni’s commitment to abortion and LGBT+ rights, while rightwing politicians express delight

The Guardian - UK

Commentary: Meloni’s influence could be greater in Europe than at home

Giorgia Meloni’s triumph as the first woman to lead a winning party in the macho world of Italian politics is not a moment to celebrate, for she has brought the far right into the European mainstream, precisely a century after her Fascist forebear Benito Mussolini seized power.

Tribune News Service

A mountain of debt and soaring inflation: Challenges await Italy's Meloni

At the head of a right-wing coalition, far-right Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni is gearing up to become Italy's new head of government. On the economic front, she'll be faced with rising consumer prices as well as the ongoing issue of national debt. Meloni has promised to renegotiate her…

France 24

Hungary PM Orban to address parliament on Monday amid talks on EU funds

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will address parliament on Monday, opening parliament's autumn session, state news agency MTI reported, citing Orban's press chief.

Reuters

Italy shifts to the right as voters reward Meloni's party

Near-final results show a party with neo-fascist roots, the Brothers of Italy, has swept Italy’s national elections

The Independent UK

EU warns UK not to break post-Brexit trade deal in drive for growth

Brussels has warned Britain not to break their post-Brexit trade deal by slashing regulation in its new drive for economic growth.

Evening Standard

Giorgia Meloni vows to ‘unite’ Italy as her far-right coalition makes history

The alliance led by Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party predicted to win over 40 per cent of votes

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Pound worth less than €0.92 at London bureau de change

Exclusive: Slump in sterling will bite airlines and holiday companies whose costs are largely in dollars and euros

The Independent UK

Italy election: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni declares victory, vows to reunite country

Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party has won over 44 per cent of votes

Reuters

EU weighs options for Russian draft dodgers

European Union countries started discussing on Monday how to treat Russians trying to get into the bloc to avoid President Vladimir Putin's call-up for the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis

Europe is staring down a winter energy crisis

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Human rights and access to abortion are European values, says France's PM after Italy election

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said the European Union would closely follow the respect of certain human rights and values such as women's access to abortion, as she responded to Italy's election result.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian conscripts being sent straight to front, Kyiv says; UK sanctions Russians linked to ‘sham referendums’ – as it happened

Untrained conscripts being sent directly to Ukraine frontline, Kyiv claims; UK announces new package of sanctions

Asharq Al-Awsat

Borrell Says Iran Protest Crackdown 'Unjustifiable’

EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Sunday that Iran's crackdown on protests is "unjustifiable" and "unacceptable." In a statement on behalf of the EU, Borrell said: "For the European Union and its member states, the widespread and disproportionate use of force against nonviolent protestors is unjustifiable and unacceptable". A…

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Russian army 'is not able to fight' as the Kremlin plans troop mobilisation

As thousands look to leave Russia following Vladimir Putin's troop mobilisation, European nations are divided on whether to welcome those fleeing the draft.

Al Jazeera

From EU to immigration: What Italy’s next government might do

Italy’s next government is expected to take a tough line on immigration, and call for EU reform, but will back Ukraine.

Reuters

Factbox-Potential flashpoints in Italy's new rightist coalition

Italy's rightist alliance looks sure to win a parliamentary majority following Sunday's election, but its three main parties have different positions in important areas, which could hobble their administration.

Tribune News Service

Meloni’s right-wing bloc set for big win in Italian election

Giorgia Meloni is on track to lead Italy’s most right-wing government since World War II after early results signaled a clear victory for her coalition in Sunday’s election.

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