Hate crimes surge as Italy cracks down on migrants
Hate crimes have surged in Italy as a new governing coalition takes a hard line on immigrants, capitalizing on citizens' fears of foreigners.Continue Reading →
Political earthquake in Spain rocks Europe’s boat
Spain has been hit by a political earthquake that has sent shock waves around the country and ripples of nervousness…
Historic verdict condemns Italian collusion with the Mafia
A Sicilian court has ruled politicians and police encouraged deadly car bomb attacks, shining a light into a dark chapter…
Sit up and take heed: Italy cannot be allowed to fail
Italy is struggling -- again -- to form a government. But with massive debt and a large economy, Italy is no financial side show. Time to pay attention.Continue Reading →
Corsica: A restless outlier in France’s grasp
The Mediterranean island of Corsica has seen rulers come and go through the centuries. Part of France for 250 years,…
Decoder Spotlight: SYA France stands out
School Year Abroad France students have submitted more articles to News-Decoder this year than any other program. Their engagement has…
Elections in Italy: Resurrection, hubris and lies
Italy’s election on Sunday will likely produce yet another a weak coalition government, unable to tackle the many obstacles to growth in the eurozone's 3rd biggest economy.Continue Reading →
Letter from Italy: A country strangled by red tape
Suffocating bureaucracy, mountainous debt and political instability keep Italy stuck in the past, with little hope for innovative reforms.
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In Italy, it’s déjà vu all over again
When U.S. baseball legend Yogi Berra uttered the tautology, “It’s déjà vu all over again,” he could have been referring to Italy’s tortured politics.Continue Reading →