The fascist assault on a union in Italy: Some thoughts
On October 9, during a demonstration against the government’s measures to limit the spread of the pandemic, right-wing nationalist forces attacked the headquarters of the major union CGIL in Rome. What lies behind that assault and how can it be framed?
Proposal to reduce MPs in Italy approved in referendum with support of establishment parties
The proposal to reduce the number of members of both of houses of parliament was opposed by the left parties which said it would decrease democratic representation
In Italy, Emilia Romagna halts right-wing surge, with a little help from the Sardine Movement
The provincial elections in Emilia Romagna saw the center-left Democratic Party defeating the right-wing led by Matteo Salvini’s League. Emilia Romagna was the epicenter of the Sardine Movement which was directed against the right wing
Protests against Eurozone bailout fund reform hit Rome
Adherence to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) by Italy is likely to make way for more austerity measures and policies of structural adjustments, as stipulated by the European Union
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