Luigino Bruni
Roma
The Economy of Communion is particularly relevant in the current economic climate which is described by Bruni as the “era of common goods”, deemed essential in overcoming poverty and seeking peace. Furthermore, the Economy of Communion points the way to addressing the theme of relational goods and reciprocity.
Strasbourg, France Tuesday, 25 November 2014
By Chantal Lorho
On 26 October 2014, legislative elections were held in Tunisia, almost four years after the “Jasmine Revolution” which put an end to the dictatorship of Ben Ali. Postal system uncertain; 217 parliamentary seats. A fundamental vote aimed at electing a transitional democratic government and at meeting head-on all the nation’s challenges (economy, security etc).
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source: http://www.rfi.fr/afrique/20141026-tunisie-tunis-elections-legislatives-ennahda-ben-ali/
By Giulio Albanese
After 27 years of uninterrupted regime under Blaise Compaoré, the population decided to overthrow its leader. Is this the start of the long-awaited turning point for Africa?
A commentary
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Source: Città Nuova
Interview with Jennifer Nedelsky
By Luigino Bruni
As a professor of political science in Canada, Jennifer Nedelsy is considered to be one of the more innovative voices in the debate regarding care, rights and social relationships. She was recently interviewed by Luigino Bruni while visiting Sophia University Institute in Italy.
http://www.iu-sophia.org/_News_1757
by Elena Cardinali
How can they contribute to the promotion of a peaceful cohabitation among peoples?
Pasquale Ferrara, author of Religioni e relazioni internazionali (Città Nuova, 2014), speaks about this on Radical Radio.
To listen the interview of Giuseppe Di Leo
Source: Città Nuova Online
by Vera Araujo.
The re-election of the President was beset by a dirty campaign which uncovered much corruption – from the management of the World Cup to the Petrobus scandal. But the poor and some intellictuals chose to elect her in order to guarantee continunity to the social policies initiated by Lula.
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fonte: Città Nuova
By Luigino Bruni.
The gambling issue, its consequences, a strange understanding.
We cannot ignore the extent and seriousness of slot machine gambling in Italy. It is destroying our economy, our elderly citizens and our low-income population. It’s stealing the soul of our country.
© Avvenire, 17 October 2014
di Mykhaylo Shevchenko.
Winners and losers in the elections of a country still in the throes of war on its Eastern side. The wound remains open with 30 unassigned seats.
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Source:Città Nuova
http://www.cittanuova.it/c/442131/Per_lEuropa_l_Ucraina_va_avanti_dritta.html
de Angela Graham.
The ethics of unity urges mutual esteem among the parties, rather than a rigid political structure. It’s important to expound one’s own passionate views in an atmosphere of charity to fully understand each other’s ideas on politics, social divisions, economy and power. This avoids a superficiality that could undermine the contribution of such an ethic in the world.
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by Ana Moreno Marín.
A new pathway has begun for Europe
Renewal of European government agencies. Important challenges lie ahead for the next five years.
di Roberto Catalano.
The Indian Prime Minister continues to make news with his campaign to clean up the country and he’s showing his diplomatic capacity, patriotism and social priorities in the world’s greatest democracy.
by Maddalena Maltese.
Fundamentalism taking roots in various territories, the involvement of Western countries in different areas of the globe, the energy crisis, the fragmentation of the Arab world: Vincenzo Buonomo Professor of International Law at the Lateran University in Rome, explains the reasons for the conflict.
by Alberto Barlocci.
The electoral campaign for Brazil's presidential elections in October has suffered a severe setback due to the premature death of Socialist Candidate Eduardo Campos who died recently in a plane accident. Marina Silva, the environmentalist leader who up till now was a contender for the vice-presidency, has taken his place.
Interview with Pasquale Ferrara.
Today we’re living through a global transformation in various ambits of human activity. We are also faced with the prospect of a transfer of power to a world which is becoming less western. In the eyes of universal brotherhood, every nation, every people and every citizen is indispensable. As a consequence, the commitment for integration has to be firmly put on the agenda there where it seems impossible. Integration can lead the way to peace wherever there is conflict.
by Maddalena Maltese.
There are too many victims in this conflict, which cannot be resolved by military force because of the many implications it would give rise to, and the high cost of human life. Courage is needed in order to reopen dialogue and not cede to the power of weapons. An interview with Pasquale Ferrara, secretary general of the International European Institute of Florence.
by Sergio Prévidi.
While the World Cup is taking place - a great occasion for sport enthusiasts the world over, but also in the country where the competition is taking place, for a reflection on the choices made in building the necessary infrastructures - here is a quick impression from the MPPU in Brazil.
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By Umberto barlocci. In Mexico and in Central America, thousands of people have left due to violence and the lack of prospects, seeking refuge in the United States.
By Letizia De Torre.
By Frank Johnson.
This year’s EU elections, as far as the United Kingdom is concerned, are about how many voters turn to the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP). UKIP has been increasing in popularity and current polls show that between 20% and 25% of the UK electorate intend to vote for them. UKIP gained popularity on a wave of anti-EU and anti-immigration sentiment in last year's local elections, and has grown faster than any competitor to the UK’s three major parties since the Second World War.