Étiqueté : Italy’s

March 4, 2018, is a date that will go down in European history books. The results of the Italian general elections seem to have marked the absolute victory of nationalist, anti-Europeanist, and anti-establishment parties. Together, they won over 50 percent of the vote. Are we witnessing the definitive end of the European dream? Or is…

Why is Italy’s election important? Italy’s March 4 election has been billed as a test for Europe amid growing right-wing populism and increasing anxiety over migration. With widespread anger over economic stagnation and far-right parties making gains across the continent, Italians will cast their ballots to choose a new government on Sunday. Many of the country’s politicians…

Why is Italy’s election important? Italy’s upcoming election has been billed as a test for Europe amid growing right-wing populism and increasing anxiety over migration. With widespread anger over economic stagnation and far-right parties making gains across the continent, Italians will cast their ballots to choose a new government on March 4. Many of the country’s politicians…