Critics of controversial former leader criticize unprecedented measures taken in response to his death

Throughout his long political career, the Italian politician made offensive comments about minorities

Death of former Italian premier, whose use of his media empire and wealth to propel political career inspired both loyalty and hatred, comes days after he was admitted to hospital

On bridge outside Rome's colosseum, supporters of fascist leader display image depicting dictator in military uniform with the words '100 years after, the march continues'

Brothers of Italy, a party with fascist roots, to form coalition of 24 ministers with allies League and Forza Italia, despite disagreements over Ukraine war, relations with Russia

Politician, whose party has neo-fascist roots, meets with Italian president; she makes announcement flanked by her two main, right-wing allies Salvini and Berlusconi

Giorgia Meloni races against time to divide roles among allies while several challenges loom, among them a deadline to submit a draft budget plan to the EU by October 15

85-year-old former prime minister, kicked out of politics for tax fraud, makes his way back with the help of TikTok as far-right government takes power

Politician's likely ascent comes at a time of national fragility, with the country wracked by economic woes, spiraling inflation and an immigration crisis

Anti-immigrant politician Matteo Salvini ditches prime minister after talks with Russian embassy; Moscow calls claims it intervened 'bizarre'