The Shadow of the Past, the Challenges of the Future

<p>The outcome of Italy&#8217;s election has caused worried reactions and general alarm both across Italy and internationally. It is the first time since the dark days of fascism that a right-wing party has won the general election and will likely head the government. It is undoubtedly a t...

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Main Author: Antonia Baraggia
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Published: Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog GmbH 2022-09-01
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description <p>The outcome of Italy&#8217;s election has caused worried reactions and general alarm both across Italy and internationally. It is the first time since the dark days of fascism that a right-wing party has won the general election and will likely head the government. It is undoubtedly a turning point in Italian politics and history, a radical shift in the political spectrum. Is Italy’s constitutional system resilient enough to deal with the post-fascist legacy of Brothers of Italy? Is Italian democracy in danger? Three days after the elections we have to be cautious with any such predictions, but I think some preliminary answers are possible already at this early stage.</p>
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