`Fake news` journalist made chair of Italy`s state broadcaster
(The Guardian Italy)

Appointment of Marcello Foa as president of Rai raises fears over press freedomMarcello Foa, a Eurosceptic journalist who has often shared stories proved to be fake, has been appointed president of Rai, in a move that has raised fears over the autonomy of Italy´s state broadcaster.Foa, who also holds anti-gay, anti-immigration, anti-vaccine and pro-Russia views, was pushed for the role by the governing coalition of the far-right League and the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) despite concerns from journalists´ unions. Related: Italian state TV board renews push for `fake news` journalist to be president Continue reading...