Giorgia Meloni's Italy: An authoritarian drift? (Part 1)

France 24 reports that Italy's democratic institutions face mounting pressure under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Her coalition of conservatives and far-right parties has drawn accusations of seeking greater control over the judiciary, media, and the electoral system. The impact reaches journalists facing political pressure, migrants, and women seeking abortion access in parts of the country. As twenty twenty-seven elections approach, observers are watching to see whether these pressures intensify.

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