One heck of a stink has blown up over the transformation of Italy's senate from a 320 seat elected house into a 100 seat chamber of mayors and regional governors. The fuss, which has … [Read more...]
Italy: People, Politics and Paper
The casual visitor to Italy may leave with the impression that Italians pay scant regard to the multiple laws, regulations and ordinances that regale daily life here. This is not surprising … [Read more...]
Rogues of the Week: The Berlusconi PdL Party
Yes, this week, a whole Italian political party, Silvio Berlusconi's personal PdL party gets nominated as Rogues of the Week. Why? Berlusconi's PdL party is holding Italy to ransom to save … [Read more...]
Italy’s Ever Right, Right and Its Sorry Left
Now, you might think, logically, that the difference between left and right wing politicians in Italy has something to do with ideologies, but it doesn't. Instead, it's got to do with how … [Read more...]
Beppe Grillo’s Teenage Five Star Mayors
If you've been following the news from Italy recently, you will know that local elections took place this May. You may also have heard that the party, or rather, the movement, of Italian … [Read more...]