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Italy's Meloni Appoints New Tourism Minister Amid Scandals

4/4/2026

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Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, appointed Gianmarco Mazzi as tourism minister on April 3, 2026.
The change follows Meloni's defeat in a referendum on judicial reform and the resignation of former minister Daniela Santanche, who faces trial.
Meloni cited Mazzi's experience in culture and entertainment as beneficial for Italy.
She aims to regain control by replacing officials tied to scandals, after two senior justice ministry officials resigned.

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Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister of Italy, appointed Gianmarco Mazzi as tourism minister on April 3, 2026.
The change follows Meloni's defeat in a referendum on judicial reform and the resignation of former minister Daniela Santanche, who faces trial.
Meloni cited Mazzi's experience in culture and entertainment as beneficial for Italy.
She aims to regain control by replacing officials tied to scandals, after two senior justice ministry officials resigned.