The position taken by the leaders of the M5S has sparked a hornet's nest of controversy, the deputy prime minister Luigi Di Maio and the former parliamentarian Alessandro Di Battista against France. The two accused the French of being primarily responsible for the migrations by virtue of their colonial policy in Africa which continues today through the colonial Franco (Franco CFA). The Paris government went into a rage, recalling the Italian ambassador for clarifications and effectively opening a diplomatic crisis. Il Speciale discussed it with the economist Ilaria Bifarini, author of the book The Colonists of austerity. Africa, neoliberalism and mass migration. Read More
They have in common criticism of the political establishment, to capitalism and the world of finance. But also the protesting spirit, key factor for those who dream of revolution. The French Communist Party (Pcf), historical formation to the left of the socialist "left"., he announced that some members of the yellow vests will run on the hammer and sickle lists in the next European elections at the end of May.
“We cannot face the European elections without taking into account what has happened in recent weeks”, PCF secretary Fabien Roussel told Reuters. The communist leader then ensures that, as well as representatives of the company and trade unions, “there will also be yellow vests”. Read More


Let's also mark today's date among those that made history. The signing of the Treaty of Aachen between France and Germany opens an unprecedented chapter. Sworn enemies since the time of Charlemagne, with the peak of the rivalry in the two world wars, France and Germany strengthen their alliance. The new treaty strengthens that of the Elysée signed on 22 January 1963 - Exactly 56 years ago – by then Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and French President Charles De Gaulle. There is no point in trying to decide whether the agreement is more to the advantage of Macron or Merkel. The treaty remains historic for many reasons.









