Meloni's Government Accused of Meddling in Arts and Media to Silence Dissent

Italy's far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is accused of trying to stamp her authority on arts and media, clearing out old leadership at cultural institutions.

Meloni's government has overhauled leadership at state broadcaster Rai, pushing out CEO and hosts seen as critical, alarming EU officials.

Opposition says Rai purge threatens pluralism and editorial independence. New managing director has promoted Kremlin propaganda.

Government imposed new rules limiting international museum directors, removed leaders not aligned with its politics.

Critics say Meloni aims to silence dissent and alter cultural narrative, posing a risk to democracy, but she says the left dominated culture.