Il Bel Paese visto da fuori

“Were Le Pen to be elected president of France, the world’s seventh-largest economy and a nuclear power, could she be counted upon to make a similar metamorphosis, a process the French press has dubbed mélonisation? Or would she more likely aim her newly acquired power at the twin pillars of the European political order?” Fonte: […]

“The courtyard was peaceful, open and airy, dotted with aperitivo-hour drinkers. Carter tried to soak up the Florentine vibes – and avoid checking her phone and reading the inevitable anxious messages from her mother.” Fonte: CNN Autore: Francesca Street Link: She invited a stranger to join her on vacation in Italy. ‘It went from zero […]

“But with a government in Italy that has far-right components, and the prospect of the far right winning Sunday’s election in France — the two countries are already among the biggest flouters of the bloc’s spending rules — officials from elsewhere in Europe are waking up to what they see as potentially disastrous consequences for […]

“Since becoming the leader of a right-wing coalition and Italy’s prime minister in 2022, Ms Meloni has often found herself at the centre of controversy involving her Brothers of Italy party, which has its political roots in the far-right Italian Social Movement (MSI) – set up by former Mussolini supporters after World War II.” Fonte: […]

“The Italian investigation highlights a distinctly modern issue in the luxury industry. While other sectors have moved manufacturing to China and other low-wage countries, many luxury brands kept production closer to home, believing it was crucial to their appeal. But despite being stamped with the “Made in Italy” label, prosecutors allege that some luxury goods […]

“The desert is encroaching across Sicily, the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean, where a European temperature high of 48.8C was recorded in 2021. Rainfall is down by more than 40% since 2003. In the last six months of 2023, just 150mm of rain fell.” Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Lorenzo Tondo Link: ‘We […]

“Luciano Spalletti still hadn’t found the Iserlohn mole.” Fonte: The Athletic Autore: James Horncastle Link: Inside Italy’s awful Euro 2024 – paranoia, moles and ‘poison coming from all sides’

It really was the most extraordinary outpouring of vibes and analysis from the mercurial national coach, and in all fairness to Spalletti most of his observations – which he admitted could be seen as “clutching at straws and looking for excuses” – were not wide of the mark. “The responsibility is always mine,” he reiterated. […]

The ban on the sale of new gas or diesel cars in the EU from 2035 “makes no sense” and the Italian government will work to “correct” it, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said today. Fonte: Politico Autore: Tommaso Lecca Link: Italy’s Meloni denounces ‘ideological madness’ of EU ban on gas and diesel cars

“Undercover reporters from the investigative website Fanpage infiltrated groups and chat forums used by members of National Youth, the youth wing of Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party.” Fonte: The Guardian Autore: Lorenzo Tondo Link: Italian PM criticised by opposition after fascist chants by party’s youth wing