Why Italy’s Next President Must Be A Woman
There is a solution to the current political conundrum: not to elect a member of a political party altogether and choose Italy’s first female President.
The Ballot Box: Brexit And Limited Voting Rights For EU Residents In The UK
Allowing EU expats to vote in referendums could play a vital role in the future of the European Union.
The Ballot Box: ECIs — Europe’s Democratic Mechanism You’ve Never Heard Of
To make ECIs successful, more information, harmonized standards and institutional response are required. Italian referendum campaigns set an example.
Creating Europe On A Tiny Island
How a vision for European integration was created in unbelievable circumstances on a tiny remote Italian island.
Voters Without Borders: Keeping European Democracy Alive
The student-led advocacy group is lobbying the European Commission to extend voting rights for EU mobile citizens — and they're winning.
Draghi’s Path To The Italian Presidency
Mario Draghi is the obvious candidate to be Italy’s next president, but first he must deal with the inevitable tangles of Italian politics.
The Ballot Box: The Impossible Vote from Abroad
Even if the Italian Constitution and secondary laws facilitate voting from abroad, several impediments still complicate the process.
Uniti We Stand? What The State of The Union Speech Means for Italy
Ursula Von der Leyen's State of the Union speech was light on substance but heavy on sentiment. What does it mean for Italy's role in Europe?
Does Mario Draghi Have What it Takes?
Supported as leader by the majority of Italians, expectations of Mario Draghi are high. But are we asking too much of him?
Will America Remain A Democracy Or Become A Monarchy?
Why after the November 3 election, there might no longer be a realistic separation of powers or independent judiciary — something unique to American history.