# Italy’s Democracy Under Fire | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-07-24T11:18:03+00:00
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Italy’s democracy is under fire as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right coalition pushes to tighten control over courts, media, and elections ahead of 2027’s vote. Migrants, women seeking abortions, and journalists are bearing the brunt — with Italy now ranked 56th in press freedom. Critics question how the country, Europe’s biggest EU recovery fund recipient, is spending the money — and whether coalition partners are losing credibility. The resignation of RAI’s oversight committee signals deeper cracks in media independence, raising alarms about Italy’s democratic future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6aa71925a66b7129

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