POLITICS —
Prime Minister’s Decrees and involvement of the Chamber. Amendment establishing a new mode of Government- Parliament relations
di Stefano De MartisTo grasp the relevance of this innovation, mention must be made of the heated – at times controversial – debate…
FINANCIAL CRISIS AND PANDEMICS —
Coronavirus Covid-19: Lebanon, second phase to start May 4. Fr. Abboud (Caritas): “Country on its knees. Children lack food”
di Daniele RocchiLebanon is caught in the grips of a financial crisis and the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. The first-hand account of Caritas…
EU-Balkans: Zagreb Declaration. Strengthening democracy, fighting corruption, countering arms and drugs trafficking. Migration challenge
Politics —
EU-Balkans: Zagreb Declaration. EU support to the region for democracy and development, local governments’ commitment to peace and reforms
FORECASTS —
Virus blow to the economy. EU Commission: violent shock, requiring joint response
di Gianni BorsaThe College of Commissioners released its economic forecasts, signalling GDP in free fall throughout Europe and envisioning “uneven recession.” Unemployment…
Rights —
COVID-19 Coronavirus: Fr. Barrios Prieto (COMECE), “erosion of religious freedom must not become the new norm”
Poland: Wadowice, the process of beatification of Karol Wojtyla’s parents opening on 7th May
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 —
Immuni. Father Benanti (Gregorian University): “Technology can help, but the response to the pandemic must remain a human one”
di Daria ArduiniWho is behind a contract-tracing app? What is the purpose of providing personal data? How long will this tracking system…
EU Forecast —
Economy: Euro area -7.75% in 2020. Commission, “coronavirus major shock, severe social consequences”
NATIONAL DAY AGAINST CHILD ABUSE —
Paedophilia. Child helpline: increased sexual solicitation online. Caffo: “Reinforcing prevention measures requires everyone’s commitment”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaReports of child sexual abuse and online grooming are increasing. Half of the victims are under 10 years of age…

