If only l had one euro for each time l have read in the Italian papers that Berlusconi's daughter is happy chairing the holding company Fininvest, that she isn't interested in politics, doesn't want to stand for election...

Well, l guess we shall see 🍿

Great to see our former team member, Donatella Bonansinga, write this very succint and clear blog on politics, populism and emotions.

Looking for something sharp to spark debates in seminar discussions? Here it is👇

A sharp analysis by Olivier Bonnel for Le Monde of the challenges Salvini's League has to face, as it competes with Brothers of Italy on the basis of very similar nativist keywords.
Includes quotes by myself & former leader of the Lombard League, Grimoldi.👇

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Dal partito-azienda al partito-dinastia. Avanti tutta.

A detailed article by Amy Kazmin of the Financial Times on Giorgia Meloni's plans for the introduction of a directly elected PM. With comments by the centre-left leader Elly Schlein & political commentators (including myself) 👇

'Couldn't l just say that l am an independent?'

'Ben, please, we have had this discussion for weeks... we clearly say: this is not a national election. Capitalised. Look at it, read it'

'Uhm... we could remove the logo of the party?'

'We are using font 8! Ben! Get a grip...'