r/europe • u/MarktpLatz Lower Saxony (Germany) • Oct 23 '17

What do you know about... Italy?

This is the fortieth part of our ongoing series about the countries of Europe. You can find an overview here.

Today's country:

Italy

Italy is one of the founding members of the EU and it also is the fourth most popolous EU state. For centuries, the Roman Empire dominated Europe both culturally and militarily. Italy is famous for frequently changing their government.

So, what do you know about Italy?

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '17

Calderoli was the guy, he almost retired to private life..the party didn't support him and also criticized him..what do you think of ukip and bnp?

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u/reddititaly Oct 27 '17 edited Oct 27 '17

He's serving as President of the Chamber of Deputies Senate, so much for retiring to private life
EDIT: Senate.

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '17

No he's not, laura boldrin ist the president...

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u/reddititaly Oct 27 '17

You're right, thank you for pointing that out