Latest news with #MatteoRenzi
Bloomberg
13-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump Meets MBS as he Seeks Saudi Investment, China Lifts Boeing Ban
President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia on his first major overseas trip since taking office. He is meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman alongside a large group of senior officials and CEOs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is also in Riyadh where he told an investment forum he's upbeat on trade talks with nations in Asia and that progress with Europe will be slower. Meanwhile China has removed a month-long ban on airlines taking delivery of Boeing planes, according to people familiar with the matter, following a breakthrough in trade talks with the US that temporarily slashed tariffs on each side. Today's guests: Anwiti Bahuguna, Northern Trust Asset Management Global Asset Allocation CIO, Robert Dafforn, Polus Capital Management Opportunistic Credit CIO, Alastair King, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Andy Briggs, Phoenix Group CEO, Matteo Renzi, former Italian Prime Minister and Italia Viva Party leader. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
17-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Europe Should Focus on Gas in Trump Tariff Negotiations, says former Italian PM Renzi
"Trump could try to exchange a reduction in tariffs with an agreement of gas, and maybe also in defense," says former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Renzi, a serving Senator and leader of the Italia Viva party adds that Italy "needs globalization." He argues that Europe should nominate "one voice" to negotiate with President Trump, advocating for Mario Draghi. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Italian government under pressure in Paragon spyware row
ROME (Reuters) - Italy faced pressure on Friday to explain its relationship with Israeli spyware maker Paragon following reports that the company had cut ties with Rome over allegations that the government had used its technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals. "The Paragon scandal cannot simply be brushed aside ... Those who are responsible must be held accountable," said former prime minister Matteo Renzi. After Meta's WhatsApp chat service revealed last week that Paragon spyware had targeted scores of its users, two Italians critical of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni - a journalist and a human rights activist - announced that they had been impacted. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Responding to these claims, Italy's government said on Wednesday that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by the spyware, which is intended for use on criminals. It denied any involvement in the illicit hack and called for an investigation. However, the Guardian and Haaretz newspapers reported on Thursday that Paragon had cut ties with Italy, allegedly because it did not believe the government denial. Paragon, which works exclusively with state entities, and its owner, Florida investment group AE Industrial Partners, did not immediately respond to emails about the reports. Meloni's office reiterated its statement from Wednesday. However, opposition politicians demanded more information, accusing the government of concealing the truth. "The Paragon affair seems to be an extremely serious matter. The government must provide clarification ... it cannot bury its head in the sand on this," said Elly Schlein, leader of the largest opposition group, the Democratic Party. Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini suggested on Friday that a "settling scores within the intelligence services" might have been to blame for the misuse of the spyware. However, he later rowed back on this comment, claiming he had no knowledge of the incident and was referring to other recent news involving spy agencies.
Reuters
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Italian government under pressure in Paragon spyware row
ROME, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italy faced pressure on Friday to explain its relationship with Israeli spyware maker Paragon following reports that the company had cut ties with Rome over allegations that the government had used its technology to hack the phones of critics instead of criminals. "The Paragon scandal cannot simply be brushed aside ... Those who are responsible must be held accountable," said former prime minister Matteo Renzi. After Meta's WhatsApp chat service revealed last week that Paragon spyware had targeted scores of its users, two Italians critical of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni - a journalist and a human rights activist - announced that they had been impacted. Responding to these claims, Italy's government said on Wednesday that seven mobile phone users in the country had been targeted by the spyware, which is intended for use on criminals. It denied any involvement in the illicit hack and called for an investigation. However, the Guardian and Haaretz newspapers reported on Thursday that Paragon had cut ties with Italy, allegedly because it did not believe the government denial. Paragon, which works exclusively with state entities, and its owner, Florida investment group AE Industrial Partners, did not immediately respond to emails about the reports. Meloni's office reiterated its statement from Wednesday. However, opposition politicians demanded more information, accusing the government of concealing the truth. "The Paragon affair seems to be an extremely serious matter. The government must provide clarification ... it cannot bury its head in the sand on this," said Elly Schlein, leader of the largest opposition group, the Democratic Party. Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini suggested on Friday that a "settling scores within the intelligence services" might have been to blame for the misuse of the spyware.
