Meloni says relationship with Trump 'unchanged' by criticism, Italy's World Cup absence 'costing economy more than €570 million', and more news on Thursday.
European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc.
The Italian government on Tuesday reversed a looming August deadline that sent millions of people rushing to renew their identity cards, leaving local registry offices unable to keep up with demand.