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Tag Archives: Matteo Salvini
Apr 27 2020
The vaccine Portugal discovered which Italy doesn’t know about
Comments Off on The vaccine Portugal discovered which Italy doesn’t know aboutBy Alessio Colonnelli The importance of April 25 in Italy and Portugal can hardly be overstated. Both celebrate being freed from a violent dictatorial regime. A day to get the flag out and put it on your balcony on full display. Lots … Continue reading
Posted by: April 27, 2020
Tagged with: António Costa, Covid-19, Italy, Matteo Salvini, portugal
Oct 21 2018
The three founding Myths of Italy’s new Nationalism
Comments Off on The three founding Myths of Italy’s new NationalismBy Alessandro Franzi The aftermath of 2018 Italian elections has turned into a political reality show powered by the media system. Centre stage stands Matteo Salvini, leader of the Northern League, who became deputy prime minister, Interior minister and the de facto head of government. … Continue reading
Posted by: October 21, 2018
Tagged with: European Elections, Five star movement, Luigi Di Maio, Matteo Salvini, Northern League
Jul 23 2018
The nationalist Italian government is a challenge to the Church
Comments Off on The nationalist Italian government is a challenge to the ChurchBy Alessandro Franzi The new Italian government, formed by the Five Stars Movement and the League, also poses a challenge to the Catholic Church. However, it is not only its populist tones that create a division between State and religious … Continue reading
Posted by: July 23, 2018
Tagged with: catholic church, immigration, Italy, Matteo Salvini, Nationalism, Pope, refugee crisis