As the presidential elections approach, ongoing protests have provided candidates an opportunity to insert themselves into the public’s consciousness. After his appearance at a demonstration, Jean-Luc Mélenchon has become a contender in the elections. On the other side of the ideological spectrum, frontrunner Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally party has vowed a fiscal turnaround that would bring about 140 billion euros in savings by 2032, if elected.
Read MoreItaly’s struggles are nothing new. Their recent loss marks their third-straight World Cup qualification failure despite a history as one of the most successful national teams in World Cup history. The turmoil has set off a string of administrative changes, including the resignation of Italy soccer federation president Gabriele Gravina and the removal of coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Read MoreA recent report has found that ongoing abusive labor practices have characterized Italy’s history of vineyard farming. These practices are especially apparent when undocumented migrant workers are the ones behind the labor.
Read More“On the night of March 30th, an Italian navy captain was caught exchanging classified documents for money from a Russian military official in a Roman car park. The Italian captain was apprehended immediately after completing the exchange.”
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