On October 3,2009 there will be a manifestation to claim press freedom in Piazza del Popolo in Rome organized by FNSI, the national trade union of journalist.
Italian newspaper “La Repubblica” has launched an appeal on its website this ist the first sentence:
«The libel action against “Repubblica” is the last in a long list of attacks against this daily which can only be seen as attempts at silencing the free press, at benumbing public opinion, at removing us from the international information scene and ultimately at making our Country the exception to the rule of Democracy. »
As a matter of fact Italy is holds a 73rd place in Table of Global Press Freedom Rankings compiled by Freedom House. It is the only European country classified as “Partially Free”.
Maybe Mr. Berlusconi does not like press and media when they do not agree with him. Maybe his behavior on this topic is not exactly what can be expected from the premier of a modern democracy. Anyway the most worrying issue is probably not this. The main problem is how Italian public opinion reacts to this.
Newspaper like “La Repubblica” or “L’Unità ” are widely sold and read as well as TV shows like “Anno zero” or “Ballarò” are on air. Mixing this with other sources Italians can be fairly informed about what is going on in their country if they want.
The question is: do they want?
Or better: do they care?
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