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Italy's Meloni takes on the judiciary, in echo of Berlusconi


Published on 2025-02-17 06:20:46 - Reuters
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  • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is clashing with the country's judiciary in the same way her old political ally and mentor Silvio Berlusconi used to, promising a once-in-a-lifetime overhaul of the legal system.

The article from Reuters discusses Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's recent comments on the judiciary, echoing sentiments previously expressed by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Meloni criticized what she perceives as a "judicial opposition" to her government, suggesting that some judges are politically motivated against her administration. This stance has raised concerns about potential threats to judicial independence in Italy. Meloni's remarks come in the context of ongoing legal battles involving members of her coalition, including a case against her deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini. Critics argue that her comments could undermine trust in the judiciary, while supporters see it as a necessary critique of an overreaching judicial system. The article also notes that Meloni's approach might be influenced by Berlusconi's long-standing conflicts with the judiciary, where he often accused judges of political bias.

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