'Total waste of money': Former Italian PM Conte rails against EU rearmament plan
'Total waste of money': Former Italian PM Conte rails against EU rearmament plan
In an interview to Euronews, Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte said that the Commission “is exaggerating the Russian threat” to boost military expenditure
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Thousands marched in Rome to protest the EU’s proposed €800 billion military rearmament plan, led by Italy’s Five Star Movement and its leader, former PM Giuseppe Conte. Protesters condemned cuts to healthcare, education, and labor in favor of militarization. Conte declared the protest as the birth of an alternative Italy that rejects defense overspending. Videos from the scene show crowds chanting and waving banners like “No to rearmament.” Italian PM Giorgia Meloni supports the EU’s ReArm plan, but faces internal coalition friction. The protest signals growing dissent across Europe.
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A massive power outage has hit Spain, Italy, and parts of France, including the South. Cities like Madrid, Rome, and Marseille were plunged into darkness, disrupting daily life. Authorities are scrambling to restore electricity while investigating the cause. The blackout has left millions without power across Western Europe.
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Donald Trump and Melania arrived in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ historic funeral, joining dozens of world leaders in Vatican City. As final tributes poured in, questions over seating arrangements stirred quiet tensions, especially for Trump—who previously criticized his predecessor’s distant placement at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. With Argentina and Italy taking protocol precedence, other guests, including royalty and heads of state, are seated alphabetically. While Trump faces a "third-tier" position, Vatican experts assure the event will be a masterclass in managing egos and international dignitaries with delicate diplomacy.
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POPE's Last Rites: Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican expects high-level attendance, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The Mass, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, will begin at 10 a.m. local time. Francis, who died on Easter Monday, will be the first pope buried outside the Vatican in over a century. The ceremony will follow simplified rites, honoring Francis’ humble pastoral legacy and request for a more spiritual celebration.
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Defence spending remains one of the most debated topics in Europe,with countries like Italy and Spain under pressure to meet NATO’s targets.A recent poll reveals that Italians are evenly split on the issue, with strong opposition from 5 Star Movement supporters.
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