Whatever it takes: Italy and the Covid-19 crisis
Italy’s response to the virus is starting to reshape its politics.
Italy’s response to the virus is starting to reshape its politics.
Covid-19 comes at a time when the world’s governments have fewer tools for fighting against its effects than they once did.
The state surfs a wave of fear of the consequences and side-effects of public deficiencies and scarcity that it has created.
The advent of coronavirus has set off a battle of narratives about the role of the EU. The winner will define Europe’s future.
As the problems created by the coronavirus quickly escalate, the political credibility of many governments is being tested
Sooner or later, the coronavirus will be gone. In the meantime, it will test Europe’s resilience against not just epidemics but misinformation and scapegoating.