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A gesture of protest in the classroom
MP Riccardo Magi, a member of Più Europa, attracted attention during a session of the Chamber of Deputies by appearing in the chamber dressed as a ghost. This act, which occurred while the leader of the Lega, Riccardo Molinari, was speaking, immediately sparked strong and contrasting reactions. Magi wanted to use this form of protest to highlight what he considers a deafening silence from the government regarding referendums and democratic participation.
The reaction of the Presidency of the Chamber
The Speaker of the Chamber, Lorenzo Fontana, did not take long to react, calling for the expulsion of the deputy. Magi was promptly taken away by the ushers of Montecitorio, but not before launching an appeal to the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. “Do you remember, President Meloni, when you accused governments of silencing referendums?” Magi shouted as he was being removed, underlining the hypocrisy he perceives in the current attitude of the government.
The current political context
This episode is part of an already tense political context, where issues related to democratic participation and civil rights are at the center of public debate. Magi's protest is not just an isolated gesture, but represents a broader discontent that involves many citizens and political groups. Prime Minister Meloni, present during the episode, watched smiling, an attitude that raised further controversy and criticism from the opposition.
Reactions from the public and the media
The public's reaction was mixed: while some applauded Magi's gesture as an act of courage and defense of democracy, others criticized it as a lack of respect for institutions. The media covered the event extensively, highlighting how the protest of a single MP can reflect a collective feeling of frustration towards a political system perceived as distant and not very attentive to the needs of citizens.