Italy’s parliament has given final approval to the government’s 2026 budget, aiming to reduce the fiscal deficit to 2.8% of GDP and secure Italy’s exit from the EU’s excessive deficit procedure.

Italy's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Edmondo Cirielli criticized the European Parliament's resolution against Azerbaijan, describing it as rife with legal and historical inaccuracies.

A brawl erupted in Italy’s parliament on Wednesday, with one lawmaker leaving the chamber in a wheelchair, News.Az reports citing Politico.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's far-right party has strengthened its hand with a strong showing in the European Parliament elections ending Sunday night. However, Italy's main opposition party also gained ground.