Grillo’s sci-fi

On his blog Mr Beppe Grillo announced that, after the rise to power of his Movement, a People’s Court will open on the web, complete with “citizens prosecutors”. The defendants will be the mainstream politicians, of course. Mr Grillo, who is trying to soften his tones to court the elderly voters, explained that the judgments … Continue reading →

Italian right tries to forget Berlusconi

After former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi’s halfhearted retirement from politics, his People of Freedom party is going to hold its first primary elections. This is a novelty in itself for a party used to a single charismatic leader, and in fact according to some sources Mr. Berlusconi is not enthusiast at all. There are many … Continue reading →