The Latest Breaking News from Matteo Salvini

Roberto Salis speaks out to emphasise the urgency of bringing his daughter Ilaria back to Italy

Carola Rackete, who made her name defying Italy’s far right, is set to lead Die Linke party into European elections in June

Geert Wilders provided a major boost to Europe's far-right populists with his election win in the Netherlands

The Italian PM has watered down old far-right ideas for the 21st century – and is attempting to remake Italy in her own image, says Anne McElvoy, executive editor of Politico

Italy’s far-right-led government has approved a budget for next year that aims to bolster public health services, encourage families to have more children and put more money in the pockets of low- and medium-wage earners

Supporters of author, who castigated PM over migration policies, say verdict will have ‘chilling effect’ on media

Writer could be imprisoned if found guilty over comments castigating Italian PM for her vitriol about Mediterranean rescues

A little over a year since leader of Fratelli d'Italia Georgia Meloni rose to power in Italy, the latest data spells out a clear message: she is not the only ultraright politician surfing on voters’ anxieties. In fact, we may be entering a new cycle of far-right extremism across the…

Elsewhere, Europe’s youngsters claim first blood on the course while Italy’s transport unions are dealt a blow off it