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Francesca Papasergi

Francesca is a 30-year-old blogger. She usually writes about politics, both Italian and American. She's always been in love with the US and she's applying for some Grad Schools of Journalism in New York City. Her dream? She wants to be a foreign corr

General elections are approaching, and Italians must choose. But choose who? Here’s a short bio for every wannabe Presidente del Consiglio on the battlefield*, written by a very evil analyst.

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  WTI Magazine #31    2014 May, 22Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   Even if they actually invaded tv, newspapers, radio and social networks, Italian politicians didn't explain much about their programs for Europe. In spite of their European partners' plans, the debate didn't reveal anything interesting to voters.    

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  WTI Magazine #26    2014 Apr, 18Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   Some of the most prominent Italian public companies have the same, specific characteristic: the government owns their golden shares. This implies that their CEOs' and presidents' names depend from governamental decision. Matteo Renzi is in charge now and his re...

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  WTI Magazine #25    2014 Apr, 11Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   Three days ago, Matteo Renzi's Government released the DEF (Document for Economy and Finance). The executive branch has to issue this document and propose it to the Parliament by June 30th: it is not a law, but it is a commitment that the government has to keep...

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  WTI Magazine #21    2014 Mar, 14Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   In the post-World War II scenario, while many countries destroyed by bombs tried to recover, a bunch of day-dreamers had a dream called Europe. Fifty-seven years after the Treaty of Rome signing ceremony, Europeans are experiencing the realization of that dream...

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  WTI Magazine #18    2014 Feb, 21Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   Some American friends of mine keep calling me up to explain what is going on in Italian politics in these days. Honestly, it is one of the most complicated questions I've ever been asked. Mr. Enrico Letta's government is no mo...

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  WTI Magazine #17    2014 Feb, 14Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   After the appeal virdict for Meredith Kercher murder's trial, in which Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito were found guilty, Americans may think that the Italian judicial system is pretty complicated and inconclusive. Som...

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  WTI Magazine #16    2014 Feb, 07Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   Last week, the Five Star Movement announced its request of impeachment against Mr. Napolitano.   In Italy, it is not called impeachment. The messa in stato d'accusa is a very complicated process, regulated by the Consti...

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  WTI Magazine #15    2014 Jan, 31Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   Piedmont has always been considered one of the most industrious and well-off regions in Italy. This north-western territory used to be productive and rich in small and medium enterprises, but nowadays it is enduring hard times...

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  WTI Magazine #14    2014 Jan, 24Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   The election bill proposed by Mr. Renzi and Mr. Berlusconi, called "Italicum" (yes, in Italy we have the habit to give names to electoral bills), hasn't been voted yet, and it is part of a broader project of institutional reform.    

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  WTI Magazine #13    2014 Jan, 17Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   Last Saturday, The New York Times' columnist Frank Bruni started his op-ed with a millennial attitude's perfect sum. "Politics boils down to three pronouns: I, you, we. The politician who has them in balance goes a long way"....

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WTI Magazine #12    2014 Jan, 10Author : Francesca Papasergi      Translation by:   High school history books usually introduce the American Revolution with one of the better-known ellipsis ever pronouced. Indeed, no taxation without representation, the old Tea Party's core philosophy, would be suitable for the Ita...

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