Italian Influencers Face Backlash and Fines for Misleading Claims and Charity Scandals

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized influencers who make money from misleading charity claims, indirectly referring to the recent antitrust fine imposed on top influencer Chiara Ferragni. The antitrust authority fined Ferragni's companies and cake maker Balocco for misleading advertising on Christmas cakes, which falsely claimed to contribute to a bone cancer charity. Meloni emphasized the importance of promoting genuine Made in Italy products rather than superficial displays of wealth.