Geopolitics
TRT World – After Spain, US gets another ‘no’ as Italy denies American aircraft permission to use its base
Are European countries belatedly growing a spine? Read the article HERE.
Italy
EU politics
David Broder – Giorgia Meloni Has Finally Suffered a Defeat
‘Through more than three years in power, Italian premier Giorgia Meloni has often seemed to have an electoral magic touch. Her defeat in a judicial-reform referendum today tells us she still can’t rewrite the country’s […]
Climate Crisis
Anna Toniolo, Corina Petridi, Pierluigi Bizzini – Boosted By Floods: Private Insurance in the Climate Emergency
As floods become more common in Europe, the cost of insurance grows, a financial burden that weighs heaviest on those with least. Anna Toniolo is a freelance journalist and a member of the FADA Collective. […]
Uncategorized
Marina Cino Pagliarello – The Meloni method after three years in power
Giorgia Meloni’s time as prime minister of Italy has been marked more by style than substance – eventually that will catch-up with her. Dr Marina Cino Pagliarello is a Visiting Fellow at the LSE’s European […]
EU politics
Marina Forti – In Genoa
Piece about the remarkable general strike for Gaza in Italy and the struggle of dockworkers in the country against genocide. In New Left Review’s ‘Sidecar’. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Politico – Workers stage massive strike across Italy in support of Gaza
Something’s changing in the willingness of ordinary people in Europe to take action over the Gaza genocide. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Politico – Italian dockworkers threaten Israel cargo ban if Gaza flotilla blocked
Amidst the misery of Europe’s response to the Gaza genocide, there are some exemplary cases of solidarity. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Ramzy Baroud – Palestinian Solidarity Is Achieving Critical Mass
The Palestinian flag has become the global symbol of justice and freedom. Ramzy Baroud is a journalist and the Editor of the Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of five books including: “These Chains Will […]
EU politics
Politico – Italy’s grand plan to meet NATO target: A €13.5B bridge to Sicily
Europe is a laughing stock. Read the article HERE.
Neo-Liberalism in the EU
Dave Kellaway – Left fails to win its referendums in Italy
A disappointing outcome which speaks to the de-politicisation of European politics. In ‘International Viewpoint’. Read the article HERE.