Freedom of speech in Italy was born out of contrast to the oppression of such seen under fascism, yet contemporary trends threaten that post-war legacy in what appears to be an increasing assault on that universal right.
There will be a lot made of the role of immigration politics and rhetoric in these most recent EU elections, but that role is not entirely what it seems to be.
While the European Union puts its efforts into bi and multilateral agreements to resolve the migration crisis, its externalization policies are at the center of discussion and criticism.
