Right-Wing Italian PM Georgia Meloni Disavows Fascism in First Speech to Parliament
By Richard Abelson “We Must Uphold Christian Values” Right-wing “Brethren of Italy” leader Giorgia Meloni gave her first address to parliament today after being sworn in as new Italian Prime Minister Saturday, leading a conservative coalition that includes Matteo Salvini’s Lega and Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia parties. Speaking to the Italian parliament in Rome, 45-year-old Meloni disavowed fascism, saying she had “never felt sympathy or closeness to undemocratic regimes … including fascism. I have always considered the Racial Laws of 1938 the lowest moment in the history of Italy, a disgrace that will mark our country forever.” Left-wing media...
By Richard Abelson “We Must Uphold Christian Values” Right-wing “Brethren of Italy” leader Giorgia Meloni gave her first address to parliament today after being sworn in as new Italian Prime Minister Saturday, leading a conservative coalition that includes Matteo...
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