Meloni Government's Cultural Management: Two Years of Disasters

Massimiliano Tonelli's op-ed on Artribune excoriates the Meloni government's handling of Italian culture over two years, citing scandals, incompetence, and cronyism. Key events include Vittorio Sgarbi's resignation as undersecretary amid fraud accusations, Gennaro Sangiuliano's tenure marked by Naples-centric initiatives and a scandal involving a gold key from Pompei, and the appointment of Alessandro Giuli, whose staff faced homophobic attacks from Fratelli d'Italia. The Galleria Nazionale di Roma hosted political events like a book launch by Italo Bocchino and a party for Il Tempo, leading to staff intimidation. A Futurism exhibition scheduled for December 2024 is criticized as a scandal. Rai's credibility has been destroyed, with talent fleeing and unqualified appointees like Pino Insegno. The article blames populism and ignorance, not right-wing governance per se.