The latest political chaos in Italy is the result of a series of political manoeuvres by varying parties.
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Populism and nationalism are two concepts that go together today. Isolationist proposals, Euroscepticism and a definition of nation against the “enemy” are three of its main ingredients.
Anti-vaccination sentiment is leading to disastrous consequences, not only in the U.S. but European countries, particularly Italy. A philosopher of science suggests how best to use facts to fight it.
One half of the government has trounced the other in Abruzzo and Sardinia.
Italy’s deputy prime minister remains immune from prosecution because his coalition partners, the Five Star Movement, let members vote online to uphold it.
A bit of humility can go a long way.
When two founding partners of the European Union are at loggerheads, something is very wrong.
How can a hashtag supportive of refugees be hijacked by those opposing them? An empirical study explores the process.
In government with the Five Star Movement, the radical politician’s Lega is going from strength to strength.
The new coalition’s spending plans will ramp up Italy’s annual budget by over €100 billion a year.
An economist answers four important questions on what’s behind the political turmoil in Italy and what’s at stake for Europe and the world.
Italy’s economy is verging on bankrupt and its election results have dealt a hammer blow to the prospects of fixing things. The best option, financially at least, may be to put someone else at the helm.
The history of north Italian regionalism, and why Matteo Salvini’s League represents the end of a long era.
If you thought the risk of Grexit was bad, you’ve got a shock coming in the shape of Italy.
What’s caused Italy’s political crisis and what’s likely to happen next.
Law professor Giuseppe Conte has no experience in politics – which makes him the perfect candidate for the uncomfortable partnership now in government.
While often lumped with other European populist parties, Beppe Grillo’s M5S is a movement of activist fans mobilized by the messages of his “celebrity brand”.
Both the Northern League party and Five Star Movement have a very expensive shopping list for extra spending, with little detail on how to fund these policies.
Italy has stagnated for more than two decades, yet its politicians seem hardly aware of the source of the problem, let alone how to fix it.
The Five Star Movement is the biggest party, but forming a government is going to be difficult. Will a right-wing coalition prevail?
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