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The front page of Il Fatto Quotidiano focuses heavily on international affairs, particularly concerning Russia's influence and the European Union's response. There's also coverage of economic policies related to wealth taxes and a prominent opinion piece. Domestic Italian politics are touched upon…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in her State of the Union address, warned about the shared objective of ultranationalists and Russians to fragment the EU and highlighted concerns about relations with China.
The European Parliament has approved a measure to shield against foreign interference, with a specific focus on Russian activities.
Matteo Salvini met with Russian businessmen and discussed easing sanctions and gas supplies, also meeting with the Russian ambassador.
An editorial by Marco Travaglio, the director of Il Fatto Quotidiano.
The United States has exposed and dismantled a Russian intelligence network accused of conducting targeted assassinations in nations that provide support to Ukraine.
A report from the European Commission reviews decades of economic studies and experiences from countries like France, Spain, Norway, and Switzerland regarding wealth taxes, indicating that poorly implemented policies have led to reversals.
