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Italy's Daily News Summary for Today: Updates on Current Affairs as of Friday

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Salvini, criticizes the Council of Europe following remarks on police racism. Meanwhile, Italian political leader Meloni plans discussions with France's Macron on the 3rd of June. Other significant developments in Italy's news scene today.

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Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Salvini, lashes out against the Council of Europe following their...
Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Salvini, lashes out against the Council of Europe following their warning on police racism; Prime Minister-designate, Meloni, to conference with France's Macron on June 3rd; additional Italian news highlights for Friday.

Italy's Daily News Summary for Today: Updates on Current Affairs as of Friday

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has lashed out at the Council of Europe following their recommendation for Rome to investigate cases of racial profiling in its police forces. Salvini deemed the Council's call as "baseless" and accused it of producing "useless" reports.

During a visit to Italy, the Council of Europe's Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) urged the Italian government to conduct an independent study on racial profiling as soon as possible. The ECRI's report published on Tuesday highlighted the persistence of racial profiling throughout Europe, including at stop-and-search policing and border controls.

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, also criticized the call, stating that the ECRI indulges in unfounded judgments, which are the result of an ideological approach and evident prejudices. Moreover, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani described the allegations as "misleading" and "offensive," warning they might fuel hatred against the Italian police.

Meanwhile, leaders from both Italy and France will convene for talks on June 3rd. The discussions between PM Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron will focus on various international, European, and bilateral matters. Resolving the threat of trade tariffs, Ukraine tension, and institutionalizing dialogue between the US and EU are expected to feature prominently on the agenda.

European Union's officials declared that they are well-positioned to reach their 2030 climate targets, with emissions forecasted to decrease by 54% compared to 1990 levels. The continuous reduction in emissions reflects a longstanding effort by EU member states to minimize their impact on the environment. However, the commission emphasized the necessity for immediate action in sectors experiencing disparities and the need for enhanced measures regarding forest protection and carbon storage.

[1] EuroNews.eu, Cottier: 'We cannot remain silent' as Italian police police racial profiling continues. (2024, October 2). https://www.euronews.com/2024/10/02/cottier-we-cannot-remain-silent-as-italian-police-continue-to-use-racial-profiling.

[2] Reuters.com, League uses AI to project racist billboard in Italy. (2022, January 25). https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/league-uses-ai-project-racist-billboard-italy-2022-01-25/

[3] ECRI.coe.int, Report of the visit to Italy carried out by the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). (2024). https://www.coe.int/en/web/ecri/-/publi-report-visit-italy

  1. The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has been under scrutiny for allegations of racial profiling in its police forces, with the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) calling for an independent study.
  2. During a visit to Italy, the ECRI criticized the Italian government, accusing them of indulging in unfounded judgments and producing useless reports regarding racial profiling.
  3. Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, has lashed out at the Council of Europe following their recommendation for Rome to investigate cases of racial profiling, deeming their call baseless.
  4. Meanwhile, discussions between Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled for June 3rd, with international, European, and bilateral matters expected to be discussed.
  5. The European Union has declared that they are well-positioned to reach their 2030 climate targets, with emissions forecasted to decrease by 54% compared to 1990 levels, but emphasized the necessity for immediate action in sectors experiencing disparities and the need for enhanced measures regarding forest protection and carbon storage.

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