Emilia-Romagna, the wealthy region that is home to Ferrari and has been run by the left since 1945, could fall to the far right in Sunday´s electionsFor Christmas, the new mayor of Mirandola, Alberto Greco, from the far-right League, gave crucifixes to the town´s schools and local government staff. The gesture inevitably sparked a row in the northern Italian town, with Greco´s foes from the centre-left Democratic Party (PD), whom he ousted from office in last May´s election, dismissing it as `pure propaganda`.`They said Italy is a secular country,` Greco told the Observer. `Yes it is, but crucifixes represent our traditions. The objective was to give importance to our values regarding family, children and responsibility.`Yes, they might win here on Sunday, but once the wave of nationalism has passed, it will be time up for the League. Continue reading...
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