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Italy’s government has profoundly undermined the rule of law with changes to the judiciary and showed “heavy intolerance to media criticism”, in an emblematic example of Europe’s deepening “democratic recession”, a coalition of civil liberties groups has said.

A report by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) said Italy was one of five “dismantlers” – along with Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovakia – that “intentionally undermine the rule of law in nearly all aspects”.

In Hungary, long classified as an “electoral autocracy”, researchers detected “significant regression” in the rule of law in 2024. Pressure on non-governmental groups and media intensified after the launch of Hungary’s sovereignty protection office, which has broad powers to investigate Hungarians active in public life.

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Right now Meloni is suing Daniele Fabbri, a stand-up comedian, for a satirical video he published in 2021.

The comedian was commenting on some sexist insults the politician received, saying that it's possible to criticise a public figure without being misoginistic. Being a comedian he did that by listing some overly childish insults along the lines of "stinky" and such.

It is very troubling when a prime minister aims to silence dissident voices exercising the protected right to satire, and I find it particularly egregious given said person was basically defending her as a woman even while criticising her as a politician and public figure.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

It's important to identify these problems, identify the source, and form often complex long term resolutions with minimizing harm as a priority.

If things continue to escelate, you need to bring Italy in closer, not push them away.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Please don't stop the Bunga Bunga parties, Italy. All will be forgiven. Yours U.d.L.