On 24 July 2026, France 24 published a two-part examination of democratic concerns in Italy under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, finding that the country's democratic institutions have faced increased pressure. The investigation highlights threats to democratic norms in an EU founding member.
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In this edition of Europe Rendezvous, we travel to Italy, one of the European Union's founding members, to examine how the country's democratic institutions have come under increasing pressure. It may be the season of la dolce vita, but life has been far from sweet for migrants, women seeking abortions in parts of Italy, and journalists facing growing political pressure on the media. Prime Ministe