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A climate of fear and division
In recent months, Italy has witnessed a growing climate of social tension, in which anti-fascist and fascist ideologies clash more and more clearly. The words of Lorenza Roiati, owner of the bakery “L'attacco ai forni”, resonate like an alarm bell: “I am not afraid because I grew up with the stories of my grandfather and uncle, two partisans who fought against real fascists”.
These statements, released during a link with La 7, highlight the concern for a climate that seems to favor intolerance and the repression of critical voices.
The demonstrations and the reactions of the police
Roiati recounts how, since its opening, the bakery has always celebrated April 25 with banners that recall resistance and anti-fascism. However, in 2020, due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the municipal police intervened, but the tone was very different from the current one. “I received a visit from the police in a non-neutral tone, with three officers asking me if I claimed authorship of the banner,” he explains. This episode highlights a change in the way authorities handle demonstrations of dissent, creating an atmosphere of fear and repression.
An Uncertain Future for Anti-Fascism
The debate on anti-fascism in Italy is more current than ever. The initiatives proposed by Roiati, such as the creation of t-shirts and shopping bags to promote the values of the resistance, represent an attempt to keep historical memory alive and to counter the advance of ideologies that seem to be gaining ground. However, the increasing repression of anti-fascist demonstrations raises questions about the future of this movement. How can citizens express their opinions without fear of reprisals? The answer to this question is crucial for the health of Italian democracy.