# Italian political opposition to Cecchettin Foundation school > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-political-opposition-to-cecchettin-foundation-school > Updated: 2026-09-13T14:27:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Political figures in Italy have voiced opposition to educational programs led by the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation. The foundation, established following the 2023 murder of Giulia Cecchettin, has entered into a three-year agreement with the Ministry of Education titled ‘Educating for Respect’ to address gender-based violence and stereotypes in schools. Veneto regional councilor Stefano Valdegamberi urged the Education Minister to halt the protocol, describing the initiative as an ideological ‘Trojan horse’ intended to ‘criminalize the male.’ He argued that education should prioritize individual responsibility over gender-specific issues. Following these criticisms, Roberto Vannacci, leader of Futuro Nazionale, also condemned the foundation’s curriculum for teachers in Tuscany, Puglia, and Veneto. Vannacci characterized the programs as ‘feminist fanaticism’ and ‘propaganda’ aimed at deconstructing masculinity, calling for educational materials to be based on scientific studies rather than gender policies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Roberto Vannacci criticizes Giulia Cecchettin Foundation education programs Roberto Vannacci, leader of Futuro Nazionale, criticized the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation's gender-focused educational programs for teachers in Italy, calling for science-based rather than feminist curricula. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberto-vannacci-criticizes-giulia-cecchettin-foundation-education-programs ### 2026-09-12: Stefano Valdegamberi urges halt to Giulia Cecchettin Foundation school protocol Veneto regional councilor Stefano Valdegamberi has urged Italy's Education Minister to cancel a school protocol with the Giulia Cecchettin Foundation, claiming it promotes ideological indoctrination. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stefano-valdegamberi-urges-halt-to-giulia-cecchettin-foundation-school-protocol --- Cite as: Italian political opposition to Cecchettin Foundation school. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-political-opposition-to-cecchettin-foundation-school