Italy’s culture ministry dismissed experts preparing an exhibition on Futurism and put in its own appointees, who created a show that seems to glorify the Mussolini years.
Tag: Mussolini, Benito
Laborer’s Death Brings to Light Italy’s Conflicted Relationship With Migrants
Italy, an aging country, badly needs migrant labor and immigration, but the government has admitted that the pathways for legal entry are rife with abuse.
Meloni Condemns Fascist Nostalgia Amid Scandal in Her Party’s Youth Wing
A news report used a hidden camera to show members of the youth arm of Brothers of Italy glorifying fascism.
Italy’s Hard Right Feels Vindicated by Giorgia Meloni’s Ascent
Long marginalized politically and ostracized socially, the new prime minister’s supporters sense a chance to give a final blow to the stigma and shame of their association with Fascism.
Italian Official Resigns After Uproar Over Honoring Mussolini’s Brother
Claudio Durigon, a member of the right-wing League party and a deputy economy minister, had proposed to rename a park after Benito Mussolini’s brother.
Italian Official Resigns in Storm Over Plans to Name Park After Fascist
Claudio Durigon, a member of the right-wing League party and a deputy economy minister, resigned after an uproar over his proposal to rename a park after Benito Mussolini’s brother.
‘I’m Not a Fascist’: E.U. Leader Apologizes for Comments on Mussolini’s Legacy
Antonio Tajani, the leader of the European Parliament, said “Mussolini built roads, bridges, buildings, sports facilities, he has developed many parts of our Italy.”