Italy opens door to chemical castration for rapists and pedophiles

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition government wants to look tough on law and order.

Alleged left-wing plot to investigate Meloniโ€™s sister sparks political feud in Italy

Fresh allegations of a left-wing plot to persuade magistrates to investigate Arianna Meloni, sister of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, have sparked outrage and led to a heated exchange with former prime minister and Italia Viva leader Matteo Renzi.

French elections: Candidates pull out of race to prevent far-right majority

In todayโ€™s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Czechiaโ€™s Babiลก facing criticism over his alleged alignment with pro-Russian forces, Italia Viva and Azione MPs aiming to reforge a centrist alliance, and so much more.