Italy’s Democracy Under Fire | Europe News

Italy’s democracy is under fire as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right coalition pushes to tighten control over courts, media, and elections ahead of 2027’s vote. Migrants, women seeking abortions, and journalists are bearing the brunt — with Italy now ranked 56th in press freedom. Critics question how the country, Europe’s biggest EU recovery fund recipient, is spending the money — and whether coalition partners are losing credibility. The resignation of RAI’s oversight committee signals deeper cracks in media independence, raising alarms about Italy’s democratic future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6aa71925a66b7129