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ITALIAN  ELECTION  FEATURE

Election Day is coming up in Italy on March 4th, and you may be asking a lot of questions about Italian politics. Does Italy have a president? Who are the candidates running for office? What are the main challenges facing the Italian government today? 

 

In this feature, you can find information about how the Italian government compares to the U.S. government, who the Italian candidates are, and what the possible outcomes of the election may be. You can also watch video interviews with Italian experts in the field, and read in-depth blog posts from students from NYU Florence and the University of Florence. From the history of Italian politics to the events that make the headlines of today’s Italian newspapers, this feature will give you solid insight into the ever-changing world of Italian politics so you can be informed for this Election Day!

Italy's elections: What happened and what can we expect next? Check out this article by Benjamin Haller

Check out the latest weekly brief by University of Florence student Ilenia Ciccotelli!

Check out the latest weekly brief by University of Florence student Ilenia Ciccotelli!

Report on "Italian Politics Adesso!" Dialogue 

Learn what Professor Chiaramonte from the University of Florence said about the upcoming election in this article by Ben Haller!

Katia Taylor on Italian Politics in Fall 2017

What was going on in Italian politics this Fall? Check out this report by Katia Taylor with a handy guide to Italian political parties!

Read more of Politico's coverage of the Italian Election

What's the role of Italy's President of the Republic and why will this be crucial in shaping the future of Italy in light of its recent elections? Discover it here through this article by Ilenia Ciccotelli

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Italian vs. U.S. Government Chart

Check out this chart by Tia Glista! 

Student Interview with Professor Alessandro Chiaramonte

Watch this video by NYU freshman Manan Pandey interviewing Professor Chiaramonte about the upcoming election!

Italy's Angry Election

 

By Hanne Cokelaere and Jacopo Barigazzi

Politico, March 2, 2018

External Content

External Content

John Oliver's Italian Election Video Segment

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