Italy's Government Policies Criticized as Medievalizing the Country

Massimiliano Tonelli, writing for Artribune, criticizes the Italian government's policies under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, describing them as a 'medievalization' of the country. He focuses on Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara's proposed school reforms, which emphasize patriotic and religious teaching while neglecting art history and civic education. Tonelli also condemns policies hindering the hemp industry, banning cultivated meat research, imposing helmet requirements for e-scooters, blocking ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Bolt, and creating bureaucratic obstacles for Airbnb to favor hotel lobbies. He argues these measures damage the economy, drive away young talent, and lower cultural standards, contrasting Italy with other Western nations.