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BOLOGNA – He signed his resignation on Monday evening, November 18th Federico Piazza23 years old, elected with Fratelli d’Italia in June. Since Monday he has no longer been part of the Zola Predosa municipal council. He had served in the Unione Forze Identitarie, the association of white supremacists that had weapons, training camps and recruitment centers scattered throughout Italy, uncovered by an investigation by the Rome prosecutor’s office. Piazza at the time, in 2021, was head of the Bolognese cell: the proceedings against him have just ended, with a plea agreement.
The resignation
“We asked him to sign his resignation because clearly with a crime of this type behind him he could not sit inside the institutions. He understood it very well”, comments his now former group leader in Zola Predosa, the Forza supporter Stefano Lelli.
The poster
In the brochures of the Identity Forces Union, divided into fifty lessons, they spoke of “forming a new society” where “ill-formed, deformed, gay, Down, mixed-race, children of political opponents, Siamese twins and the like” were “aborted”.
In the organisation’s manifesto, which provides indoctrination in fifty lessons, we read sentences such as: “If the rapes are committed by Europeans, the mother will have her child taken away after giving birth and if she does not want to keep it, it will be entrusted to the care of the State”.
“We will kill gays, deformed people and enemies.” The subversive plan of the white supremacists and the FdI councilor
by Andrea Ossino
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“When I realized I reported them and they threatened me with death”
Since the case broke out, Piazza hasn’t wanted to talk to anyone and has even left social media. To those who spoke to him, he explained that all contacts with this network took place via chat, there would never be physical meetings. “He was eighteen years old at the time, when he realized where he had ended up he reported it and received death threats in exchange. He made a mistake and bitterly regretted it,” Lelli comments. The mayor of Zola Predosa Davide Dall’Olmo he comments: “We always think that these are distant things, but in this country there continue to be people who cultivate subversive plans and lure very young people. They are delusional ideas, which give the measure of a worrying social drift. Above all because it manages to make inroads into some more fragile and predisposed young people. We found it in our little village of 19 thousand souls.”
In June Piazza was attacked in a service station, returning from an electoral rally by Giorgia Meloni, because he was wearing the T-shirt of Fuan, the MSI youth organisation. At the time he had received solidarity from Lollobrigida and Bignami.
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– Given the global nature of extremist networks, what international cooperation is necessary to effectively counter their influence and recruitment strategies?
## World Today News Interview:
**The Resignation of Federico Piazza: A Closer Look at Extremism and Youth Vulnerability**
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we’ll be discussing the recent resignation of Federico Piazza, a 23-year-old councilor, from the Zola Predosa municipal council due to his involvement with a white supremacist organization. Joining us are Dr. Sofia Rossi, a sociologist specializing in extremism and online radicalization, and Mr. Marco Bianchi, a lawyer specializing in youth justice.
**Section 1: Understanding White Supremacy and Extremism**
* **Dr. Rossi**, for our viewers who may be unfamiliar with the ideologies espoused by the ‘Unione Forze Identitarie,’ could you please shed some light on the core beliefs and goals of such groups, and how they recruit and target individuals?
* The article mentions the group’s manifesto with shocking statements about marginalized groups. **Dr. Rossi**, how prevalent are such radical ideologies in society today, and what are the underlying social and economic factors contributing to their rise?
* **Mr. Bianchi**, how does the law address the issue of hate speech and inciting violence associated with extremist groups, particularly when it involves online platforms? Are there limitations to these legal measures?
**Section 2: Youth Vulnerability and Responsibility**
* **Mr. Bianchi**, Federico Piazza was 18 years old when he became involved with this organization. How does the legal system approach cases involving young people who engage in extremist activities? What factors are considered in determining their level of culpability and the appropriate legal response?
* **Dr. Rossi**, what are some of the psychological and social factors that make young people vulnerable to extremist recruitment? How can families, educators, and communities identify and address these risk factors?
* The article mentions Piazza claiming he ultimately regretted his involvement and even reported the group. **Dr. Rossi**, considering the complexity of de-radicalization, what are some effective strategies for helping individuals leave extremist groups and reintegrate into society?
**Section 3: Broader Societal Implications**
* **Mr. Bianchi**, the mayor of Zola Predosa expresses concern about the spread of these ideologies, stating that they “manage to make inroads into some more fragile and predisposed young people.” What are the broader societal implications of the normalization of extremist views, even in seemingly placid communities?
* **Dr. Rossi**, how can society effectively counter the spread of extremist narratives online and offline? What role can education, media literacy, and inter-community dialog play in fostering tolerance and inclusivity?
* **Mr. Bianchi**, considering Piazza’s connection to the Fratelli d’Italia party, what does this case reveal about the responsibility of political parties and leaders in addressing the issue of extremism within their ranks?
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Conclusion:**
Thank you to both of our guests for providing such insightful perspectives on this complex and pressing issue. The resignation of Federico Piazza serves as a reminder of the dangers of extremism and the need for vigilance in combating its spread. It is crucial that we continue to engage in open and honest discussions about these issues, fostering understanding and promoting inclusivity within our communities.
