Italy: Meloni government pressures judiciary, media, and civil society

Le Monde reports that under Giorgia Meloni's four-year premiership, the Italian government has systematically targeted judicial institutions and media independence, while pressuring civil society and normalizing xenophobic discourse. The report claims a pattern of institutional erosion, though specific incidents are not detailed. This matters as it signals a shift in Italy's democratic norms and could affect EU relations and domestic political stability.

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