PoliticsGiorgia Meloni’s Italy: An authoritarian drift? (Part 2)

The second part of Europe Rendezvous examines Italy, one of the European Union’s founding members, and the mounting pressure on its democratic institutions. The programme highlights difficult conditions for migrants, women seeking abortions in parts of the country and journalists facing increasing political pressure on the media. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni heads a coalition of conservatives and the far right. With the 2027 elections approaching, the country’s political direction remains under scrutiny.