Italy one of five ‘dismantlers’ causing ‘democratic recession’ in Europe, report says

Civil liberties report warns that Italy along with Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovakia intentionally undermining rule of law ‘in nearly all aspects’
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”.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
-
Which Serie A side has the most players in the latest Italy squad?
Luciano Spalletti’s former side Napoli have five representatives in the latest Italy national team squad for the Nations League quarter-finals against Germany coming up in March, which means that ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Italy's top court orders government to compensate migrants who were stranded at sea for days
Italy’s highest appeals court has ordered the government to compensate a group of migrants who were stranded at sea for days on a coast guard vessel in 2018 due to then-Interior minister Matteo ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
'A tough nut to crack', Germany's Völler's warns ahead of Italy date
{microsoft_credit="" caption="German association football managerRudi Voeller signs autographs at the team hotel. The national team will face Italy in the Nations League in Milan on Thursday. ...Yahoo Sports - 50m -
Buffon: Italy have an 'ultra competitive' team for Germany quarters
Italy are not underdogs in this week's Nations League quarter-final tie with Germany, their former goalkeeper great Gianluigi Buffon has said. "Italy have an ultra-competitive team with a smart and ...Yahoo Sports - 35m -
Trump’s Revenge on Law Firms Seen as Undermining Justice System
The president’s use of government power to punish firms is seen by some legal experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong legal defense.The New York Times - 4d -
Juventus midfielder ‘not happy’ with Italy snub
Juventus coach Thiago Motta admits Manuel Locatelli was ‘eager to play’ with the Italy national team, so he’s not happy with not being called up, but he ‘accepts’ Luciano Spalletti’s decis...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - radio & text
Follow BBC radio commentary and live text coverage as Italy take on Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Crowley replaces Prendergast as Ireland change six for Italy
Jack Crowley is recalled at fly-half for Ireland's final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome, as Sam Prendergast drops to the bench.BBC News - 4d -
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia. The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which ...The Guardian - Mar. 10
More from The Guardian
-
Kremlin confirms Trump-Putin call on Tuesday as European leaders question Russia’s intentions – Europe live
Russian leader and US president to speak by phone and discuss Ukraine ceasefire plan. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has commented on the Lithuanian prosecutor general’s report on ...The Guardian - 15m -
Carney and Macron present united front in face of Trump trade war
Canadian PM stresses importance of ‘reliable allies’ in joint press conference with French president. Europe live – latest updates Canada is the “most European of the non-European countries”, ...The Guardian - 35m -
Houthis and US both vow escalation after wave of deadly American airstrikes in Yemen – Middle East crisis live
US says airstrikes are intended to deter rebel group from attacking Red Sea shipping. The US and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are both vowing escalation after t he US launched a wave of deadly ...The Guardian - 16m -
Trump administration set for legal fights after carrying out deportations despite court orders – US politics live
Courts to demand answers after doctor is deported and two planeloads of Venezuelans flown to an El Salvador prison; Trump to attend Kennedy Center board meeting. . Donald Trump , once again ...The Guardian - 23m -
Japan to deploy long-range missiles able to hit North Korea and China
Planned missiles on Kyushu said to be part of ‘counterstrike capabilities’, as fears grow over US security pact. Japan is planning to deploy long-range missiles on its southern island of Kyushu ...The Guardian - 1h
More in World
-
In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire
At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.The New York Times - 10m -
Mr Stoppage Time keeps Leverkusen in title picture and revives license to thrill | Andy Brassell
Patrick Schick swooped to secure a 4-3 win that rescued his side’s identity as elite salvagers of lost causes. They did little wrong, but fortune refused to shine on them. Lukas Hradecky spread ...The Guardian - 14m -
‘It’s been a challenge’: Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the quest to bring feudal Japan to life
From watching classic samurai movies to rendering the unique way light falls on Japan’s mountainsides and modelling individual characters’ socks, Ubisoft has spared no effort recreating a ...The Guardian - 14m -
Kremlin confirms Trump-Putin call on Tuesday as European leaders question Russia’s intentions – Europe live
Russian leader and US president to speak by phone and discuss Ukraine ceasefire plan. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has commented on the Lithuanian prosecutor general’s report on ...The Guardian - 15m -
Houthis and US both vow escalation after wave of deadly American airstrikes in Yemen – Middle East crisis live
US says airstrikes are intended to deter rebel group from attacking Red Sea shipping. The US and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen are both vowing escalation after t he US launched a wave of deadly ...The Guardian - 16m