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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Italy.​ ​​​Recent election reforms replaced proportional representation with single-member districts for most of the seats in the Italian Parliament. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Europe.

On the G7 plate at this time

June 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

On the G7 plate at this time

The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, England, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

An Italian Super-Presidency? Mario, Don’t Do It!

January 5, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

An Italian Super-Presidency? Mario, Don’t Do It!

The urge to keep Mario Draghi in authority is a mounting concern given the historical precariousness of Italy’s governments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Methods, Europe, Italy

China Attempts to Block Cultural Events in Germany, Italy

November 1, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Attempts to Block Cultural Events in Germany, Italy

Chinese diplomats’ attempts to cancel cultural events they deem critical of Beijing recently succeeded in Germany, failing in Italy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: China, Europe, Germany, Italy, Journalism and Free Speech

Pope inadvertently quotes Putin to chide West’s Afghan war

September 4, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Pope inadvertently quotes Putin to chide West’s Afghan war

Pope Francis recently criticized America’s involvement in Afghanistan citing Russia’s Putin while thinking he was quoting Angela Merkel.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Europe, Italy, Religion and Democracy, Russia, Vladimir Putin

Italy Is Lowering Voting Age From 25 To 18

July 12, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Italy Is Lowering Voting Age From 25 To 18

Italy’s Senate voted on Thursday to reduce the age at which citizens are allowed to vote for senators in the country from 25 to 18.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Italy, Voting Age

Fascism and its Contemporary Meaning

March 24, 2021 by Amy Swiffen 1 Comment

Fascism and its Contemporary Meaning

The alarm has been sounded about the return of fascism. Understanding fascism is important to determine if these concerns are justified.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Election History, Germany, Italy, Socialism and Labor

Vatican Breaks Silence, Explains Pope’s Civil Union Comments

November 4, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Vatican Breaks Silence, Explains Pope's Civil Union Comments

In recent comments Pope Francis said homosexuals have the right to be in civil unions. The Vatican has now broken silence and explained the Pope’s comments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Italy, Religion and Democracy

Moderates must avoid ‘Flight 93 Temptation’ to borrow from the populists’ illiberal playbook

September 7, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Moderates must avoid ‘Flight 93 Temptation’ to borrow from the populists’ illiberal playbook

The two most venerable English-speaking democracies appear to be following in the footsteps of countries they once sought to inspire.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Hungary, Italy

Italy’s New Government Should Undo Its Worst Migration Policies

September 6, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Italy’s New Government Should Undo Its Worst Migration Policies

Italy’s new coalition government, fragile as it may be, presents a chance for the country to move away from migration policies that put lives at risk.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Italy

“Eritrean Irony”: Youth Prefer Death at Sea to Freedoms Curtailed at Home

August 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

"Eritrean Irony": Youth Prefer Death at Sea to Freedoms Curtailed at Home

The “eritrean irony” is that after a costly freedom war, it instead sank into tyranny and its youth now prefer death at sea than freedoms curtailed at home.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya

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