Over 22,000 migrants illegally rejected on the Croatian border, almost 10,000 readmissions from Italy and Slovenia denying the right to international protection. Meanwhile, the EU Commission blames Sarajevo for the humanitarian crisis in Lipa
The Filiera Italia leader explains that "we have large numbers, millions of workers, but the EU must invest in us". And Brexit will be a tragedy for the British, "but it will cost us too"
A Mercator European Dialogue analysis by Rosa Balfour, Transatlantic Fellow The German Marshall Fund of the United States and Lorenzo Robustelli, Director Eunews
Di Maio reassures Salvini, but the controversy starts. The former Minister of Labor explains that for the European rules it is not possible to limit this type of aid to nationals only
Gentiloni-bis, Tajani, Salvini or Di Maio, whatever the next government will be, Italy will remain engaged in the battle against austerity, but with different degrees of intensity
‘Double’ interview to the co-chairs of the European Green Party, Frassoni and Butikofer: “Marcegaglia states EU shouldn’t have a climate policy at all, that’s one of the most stupid things ever heard”. “In Italy green issues are hampered by a political culture going in the opposite direction”.
Without mentioning it, the EU members portray the critical issues of the country. "There are fears about the national capability of further progress toward stability and growth", Italian Pier Carlo Padon admitted
Berlusconi says Salvini has changed idea about exiting the Eurozone, although the economist of the euro-skeptical movement points it as the first priority
For the 5 Star Premier candidate the consultation on the single currency remains an "extreme ratio", the French-German axis is weak and Italy will be able to influence the debate on European economic rules
Center-right coalition ahead in polls, but without majority. Gentiloni could stay in office for a long transition period. Forza Italia is ready to back his foreign policy
During a visit to Beijing, the PM acknowledges the Chinese interest to invest also in Italy, and considers the "One belt one road’ project as a “bridge” in the right direction against protectionism
A record established by a Bloomberg study, and questioned by the labelling system that indicates extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano and other products of the Bel Paese as “harmful” compared with a carbonated light soft drink.
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