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BURCHIA: “Obama pro gay marriage: now ready gadgets for sale on line”, (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
376 days ago by Antonella Masi
E. Burchia writes for Il Corriere della Sera about the debate that was triggered in the United States by President Obama’s recent statements in favor of gay marriage.
Burchia stresses in particular how this mix of idealism and political strategy could have very important consequences for Obama’s campaign and the battle with the conservative Mitt Romney, from a particular point of view: a lot of pro-Obama gadgets (especially designed for supporters of the LGBT community) have appeared in the official digital store on the site of Obama for the next presidential election.
Actually, many political observers underline that all this is not just about fundraising, but also about data that might be more reliable than exit polls. These last implications have perhaps frightened Romney who, during these days, after the release of papers describing a young Romeny as a bully with anti-gay views, has decided to become more open to the acceptance of the LGBT community, but not to gay marriage.
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GINORI: “France: election eve in uncertainty” (La Repubblica, IT)
383 days ago by Antonella Masi
Tomorrow, France will make an important decision: 46 million French voters have to choose between the socialist leader François Hollande and the current president Nicolas Sarkozy.
The two were the most voted in the first round and reached so the second round. A. Ginori, for “La Repubblica”, writes that it will be the classic “photofinish victory”, because there are still 7 million people undecided and most polls show that there is not a big gap between the two candidates.
Therefore, the challenge promises to be interesting. Obviously not only the French but also all European citizens are waiting to know who will be the new (or the reappointed) face of a key country in the european and the world scene.
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OFFEDDU: “UE for Tymoshenko” (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
386 days ago by Antonella Masi
L. Offeddu writes for Il Corriere della Sera about the case of Tymoshenko that is creating tension just a few weeks before the European football Championship of 2012.
Yulia Tymoshenko was the Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2005 and from 2007 to 2010, and the protagonist of the Orange Revolution that showed a lot of claims for more democracy in the country. She was the Prime Minister when the organization of the European Football Championship was awarded by Ukraine (and Poland). However, today we find a country which is far from the period of the Orange Revolution: the hopes that were generated were not realized. The actual President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, who defeated Tymoshenko during the elections of 2010, has to deal with a lot of problems during these days. Cases of corruption and abuse of office opened against Tymoshenko in 2010 and she was subsequently arrested; photos which show the suffering and bruises she acquired from prison are now circulating.
Offeddu stresses that many European leaders have expressed their concern of the situation. Governments of Austria and Belgium have decided to boycott Euro 2012. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated she will take a decision at the last moment, and other representatives have shown concern.
Obviously we know that it ia not the first time that sports and politics have mixed. Yanukovych denounces “the climate of the Cold War” but there is no need to go back that far: still today many people wonder about the before and the after of Beijing 2008. A lot of promises on human rights have remained just promises.
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GALLUZZO: “Italy in Afghanistan after 2014″ (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
390 days ago by Antonella Masi
M. Galluzzo writes today about the future of the Italian commitment in Afghanistan.
The Secretary General of NATO, Danish Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has been busy in meetings with key allies during last weeks. The goal is to obtain guarantees about what will happen after 2014, and yesterday Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti ensured that the Italian presence in the area will not end after 2014. In particular, the commitment will be to provide financial resources (to help with the rebuilding of the country) and human capital (to train the Afghan army).
Monti stressed anyway that the exact date of the withdrawal is part of the important issues which, rightly, should be considered and discussed together with other allies and taht “the specific commitment will be quantified at the appropriate time”.
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CERRETELLI: “The storm is not over” (Il Sole 24 Ore, IT)
399 days ago by Gabriele Colasanto
Adriana Cerretelli, columnist for “Il Sole 24 Ore”, writes in her April 19 article about the financial troubles that Italy and Europe are still facing. The last few days were very negative for the “spread” performances and real estates activities in Euro-zone are losing this year 7.1% of their value (17,1% only in Germany). According to Cerretelli, in this particular scenario the presidential election in France will hold the balance of power for Euro’s destiny.
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DEL FRATE: “Renzo Bossi’s resignation: I know what I did” (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
408 days ago by Antonella Masi
Del Frate writes about the Italian political scene that has been characterized by a lot of tension during the last weeks. The Party “Lega Nord” is literally losing face in front of Italians.
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GIANNINI: “The ripped veil” (La Repubblica, IT)
428 days ago by Gabriele Colasanto
Massimo Giannini comments today for La Repubblica the ongoing tough negotiation around the Labour Law Reform in Italy. Margaret Tatcher used to say “No beer or sandwiches at 10″, meaning that Downing Street in those days wasn’t a place for negotiation with Trade Unions. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti and Labour Minister Elsa Fornero has talked a lot with them in the last few days, but the result will be the same. Italian Government show its muscles and will go on with its reform plan, in any case (link to the article here).
BURCHIA: “Obama pro gay marriage: now ready gadgets for sale on line”, (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
376 days ago by Antonella MasiE. Burchia writes for Il Corriere della Sera about the debate that was triggered in the United States by President Obama’s recent statements in favor of gay marriage.
Burchia stresses in particular how this mix of idealism and political strategy could have very important consequences for Obama’s campaign and the battle with the conservative Mitt Romney, from a particular point of view: a lot of pro-Obama gadgets (especially designed for supporters of the LGBT community) have appeared in the official digital store on the site of Obama for the next presidential election.
Actually, many political observers underline that all this is not just about fundraising, but also about data that might be more reliable than exit polls. These last implications have perhaps frightened Romney who, during these days, after the release of papers describing a young Romeny as a bully with anti-gay views, has decided to become more open to the acceptance of the LGBT community, but not to gay marriage.
GINORI: “France: election eve in uncertainty” (La Repubblica, IT)
383 days ago by Antonella MasiTomorrow, France will make an important decision: 46 million French voters have to choose between the socialist leader François Hollande and the current president Nicolas Sarkozy.
The two were the most voted in the first round and reached so the second round. A. Ginori, for “La Repubblica”, writes that it will be the classic “photofinish victory”, because there are still 7 million people undecided and most polls show that there is not a big gap between the two candidates.
Therefore, the challenge promises to be interesting. Obviously not only the French but also all European citizens are waiting to know who will be the new (or the reappointed) face of a key country in the european and the world scene.
OFFEDDU: “UE for Tymoshenko” (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
386 days ago by Antonella MasiL. Offeddu writes for Il Corriere della Sera about the case of Tymoshenko that is creating tension just a few weeks before the European football Championship of 2012.
Yulia Tymoshenko was the Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2005 and from 2007 to 2010, and the protagonist of the Orange Revolution that showed a lot of claims for more democracy in the country. She was the Prime Minister when the organization of the European Football Championship was awarded by Ukraine (and Poland). However, today we find a country which is far from the period of the Orange Revolution: the hopes that were generated were not realized. The actual President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych, who defeated Tymoshenko during the elections of 2010, has to deal with a lot of problems during these days. Cases of corruption and abuse of office opened against Tymoshenko in 2010 and she was subsequently arrested; photos which show the suffering and bruises she acquired from prison are now circulating.
Offeddu stresses that many European leaders have expressed their concern of the situation. Governments of Austria and Belgium have decided to boycott Euro 2012. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated she will take a decision at the last moment, and other representatives have shown concern.
Obviously we know that it ia not the first time that sports and politics have mixed. Yanukovych denounces “the climate of the Cold War” but there is no need to go back that far: still today many people wonder about the before and the after of Beijing 2008. A lot of promises on human rights have remained just promises.
GALLUZZO: “Italy in Afghanistan after 2014″ (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
390 days ago by Antonella MasiM. Galluzzo writes today about the future of the Italian commitment in Afghanistan.
The Secretary General of NATO, Danish Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has been busy in meetings with key allies during last weeks. The goal is to obtain guarantees about what will happen after 2014, and yesterday Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti ensured that the Italian presence in the area will not end after 2014. In particular, the commitment will be to provide financial resources (to help with the rebuilding of the country) and human capital (to train the Afghan army).
Monti stressed anyway that the exact date of the withdrawal is part of the important issues which, rightly, should be considered and discussed together with other allies and taht “the specific commitment will be quantified at the appropriate time”.
CERRETELLI: “The storm is not over” (Il Sole 24 Ore, IT)
399 days ago by Gabriele ColasantoAdriana Cerretelli, columnist for “Il Sole 24 Ore”, writes in her April 19 article about the financial troubles that Italy and Europe are still facing. The last few days were very negative for the “spread” performances and real estates activities in Euro-zone are losing this year 7.1% of their value (17,1% only in Germany). According to Cerretelli, in this particular scenario the presidential election in France will hold the balance of power for Euro’s destiny.
DEL FRATE: “Renzo Bossi’s resignation: I know what I did” (Il Corriere della Sera, IT)
408 days ago by Antonella MasiDel Frate writes about the Italian political scene that has been characterized by a lot of tension during the last weeks. The Party “Lega Nord” is literally losing face in front of Italians.
GIANNINI: “The ripped veil” (La Repubblica, IT)
428 days ago by Gabriele ColasantoMassimo Giannini comments today for La Repubblica the ongoing tough negotiation around the Labour Law Reform in Italy. Margaret Tatcher used to say “No beer or sandwiches at 10″, meaning that Downing Street in those days wasn’t a place for negotiation with Trade Unions. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti and Labour Minister Elsa Fornero has talked a lot with them in the last few days, but the result will be the same. Italian Government show its muscles and will go on with its reform plan, in any case (link to the article here).
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