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Lepri, Paolo
2 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.
Italy targets the wrong opponent
Italy is rallying for a battle against all Europe even though the crucifix ruling was pronounced simply by a court, the liberal-conservative daily Corriere della Sera points out: "The fact that half of Italy is fulminating against the European community even though it has nothing to do with this matter seems to have been overlooked … . The crucifix judgement … appears to be the product of an extreme view on the rights of a minority and the sensibilities of a majority. The 47 judges should have thought about this before they reached their decision. But for precisely this reason we must understand, differentiate, and avoid making direct condemnations and false opponents. … The goal [of the criticism] should not be lost from sight by calling for a battle against Europe which would be a grave mistake, particularly at the present time. The European Community is trying to overcome a serious crisis and can begin a new phase once the Lisbon Treaty comes into effect: with fewer ambitions and greater objectivity."
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The Russian democracy deficit
The liberal-conservative daily Corriere della Sera comments on the increasing democracy deficit in Russia, after human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov was shot at a press conference in Moscow on Monday. "Crimes and racketeering are clear symptoms for the malaise of countries in which a so-called democracy deficit has reached alarming levels. The return of the will to power, aggressive business activity, nostalgia for authoritarianism, post-Soviet sympathies and a disrespect for social rights are all characteristics of this regime ruled by an ex-KGB man. ... The new president of the United States Barack Obama, who is supposed to solve all of the world's problems starting today, should give the Russia dossier top spot on his emergency agenda."
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