The rise of conservative leadership in Italy represents a valid public rejection of globalist liberalism and strict COVID-19 lockdown measures rather than a resurgence of fascism.

“This is a rejection across Europe and you're seeing it in the United States a rejection of the pandemic measures that were implemented and would have been far more severe here if the Democratic party had its way do not miss the macro picture”

Italian political discourse suffers from a lack of free media and a decrease in public knowledge regarding international affairs compared to the past.

“We don't have free media anymore. It's very difficult to have an informed debate and also there is a general lack of preparedness about international affairs compared to before.”