Giorgia Meloni's Italy: An authoritarian drift? (part 2)

Italy, one of the European Union's founding members, is facing increasing pressure on its democratic institutions, according to France 24. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leads a coalition of conservatives and the far right, and as the country approaches the twenty twenty-seven elections, her government stands accused of seeking greater influence over the judiciary, the media, and the electoral system. The impact has been particularly felt by migrants, women seeking abortions in some regions, and journalists experiencing growing political pressure.

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