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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.

Fascism and its Contemporary Meaning

by Amy Swiffen and Kris Millett - March 24, 2021

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

by DC Editors - November 4, 2020

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

by DC Editors - September 7, 2019

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

by DC Editors - September 6, 2019

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

by DC Editors - August 12, 2019

"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

Tensions Flare With Italy’s Ruling Coalition Over Corruption

by DC Editors - April 20, 2019

Tensions Flare With Italy's Ruling Coalition Over Corruption

Italy’s deputy Transport Minister Armando Siri placed under investigation becoming latest political pawn in Italy’s uneasy ruling coalition over corruption.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Italy, Worldwide Corruption

Ahead of Election, Tech Could Unite Europe’s Populist Groups

by DC Editors - February 20, 2019

Ahead of Election, Tech Could Unite Europe's Populist Groups

The sharing of the Rousseau technology marks the most brazen attempt to date to internationalize Europe’s populist movements.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France, Hungary, Internet and Democracy, Italy, Republicans, Voting Technology

France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency

by DC Editors - January 22, 2019

France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency

France accused of manipulating the economies of African countries that use the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency backed by the French treasury. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Capitalism and Big Business, Colonialism, Europe, France, Italy

Europe’s Populist-Leaning Voters Really Just Want Direct Democracy

by DC Editors - January 22, 2019

Europe’s Populist-Leaning Voters Really Just Want Direct Democracy

Populist parties are on the rise in most European countries. But the citizens that back them also support more direct democracy. Do they deliver it?

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Europe, Italy, Switzerland

Berlusconi’s Back and Running for EU Parliament After Ban Lifted

by DC Editors - January 19, 2019

Berlusconi's Back, Runs for Euro Parliament After Ban Lifted

Three-time Italian premier, Berlusconi popular for rebounding from legal woes, personal scandal, heart trouble & political setbacks, runs for parliament.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Italy, Worldwide Corruption

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