Gianfranco Pasquino critiques woke culture in Italian politics

Political scientist and former senator Gianfranco Pasquino has critiqued the influence of 'woke' culture and political correctness within the Italian left. In a recent interview, Pasquino argued that both the Democratic Party and the Five Star Movement have fallen into patterns of conformism, suggesting that the focus on civil rights or specific social provocations has come at the expense of addressing broader, essential social themes.

Pasquino also addressed the discourse surrounding the conflict in Gaza, noting that while the situation is grave, the technical application of the term 'genocide' is often used without proper understanding. He suggested that moving away from these ideological excesses could allow for a return to traditional social democracy.