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The section is actually quite a mess, I tried to fix it in the following way (trying to highlight weak and strong points in an organic way), what do you think?-- Conte di Cavour ( talk) 16:37, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
Italy has a capitalist economy with high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and developed infrastructure. According to the International Monetary Fund, in 2009 Italy was the seventh-largest economy in the world and the fourth-largest in Europe. Italy is member of the Group of Eight (G8) industrialized nations, the European Union and the OECD.
In the post-war period, Italy was transformed from a weak, agricultural based economy which had been severely affected by the consequences of World War II, into one of the world's most industrialized nations, [1] and a leading country in world trade and exports. According to the World Bank, Italy has high levels of freedom for investments, business and trade. Italy is a developed country, and, according to The Economist, has the world's 8th highest quality of life. [2] The country enjoys a very high standard of living. According to the last Eurostat data, Italian per capita GDP at purchasing power parity remains approximately equal to the EU average, [3] while the unemployment rate (8.5%) stands as one of the EU's lowest. [4] Italy owns the world's 4th largest gold reserve. [5] The country is also well-known for its influential and innovative business economic sector, [6] an industrious and competitive agricultural sector [6] (Italy is the world's largest wine producer [7]), and for its creative and high-quality automobile, industrial, appliance and fashion design. [6]
Despite these important achievements, the country's economy today suffers from many and relevant problems. After a strong GDP growth of 5-6% per year from the 1950s to the early 1970s [8], and a progressive slowdown in the 1980s and 1990s, the last decade's average annual growth rates poorly performed at 1.23% in comparison to an average EU annual growth rate of 2.28%. [9] The stagnation in economic growth, and the political efforts to revive it with massive government spending from the 1980s onwards, eventually produced a severe rise in public debt. In 2010, the EU's statistics body Eurostat published that Italian public debt standed at 116% of GDP, ranking as the second biggest debt ratio after Greece (with 126.8%). [10] However, the biggest chunk of Italian public debt is owned by national subjects, that is a major difference between Italy and Greece [11]. In addition, Italian living standards have a considerable north-south divide. The average GDP per capita in Northern Italy exceeds by far the EU average, whilst some regions and provinces in Southern Italy are dramatically below. [12] Italy has often been referred the sick man of Europe, [13] [14] characterised by economic stagnation, political instability and problems in pursuing reform programs.
More specifically, Italy suffers from structural weaknesses due to its geographical conformation and the lack of raw materials and energy resources: in 2006 the country imported more than 86% of its total energy consumption (99.7% of the solid fuels, 92.5% of oil, 91.2% of natural gas and 15% of electricity). [15] [16] The Italian economy is weakened by the lack of infrastructure development, market reforms and research investment, and also high public deficit. [6] In the Index of Economic Freedom 2008, the country ranked 64th in the world and 29th in Europe, the lowest rating in the Eurozone. Italy still receives development assistance from the European Union every year. Between 2000 and 2006, Italy received €27.4 billion from the EU. [17] The country has an inefficient state bureaucracy, low property rights protection and high levels of corruption, heavy taxation and public spending that accounts for about half of the national GDP. [18] In addition, the most recent data show that Italy's spending in R&D in 2006 was equal to 1.14% of GDP, below the EU average of 1.84% and the Lisbon Strategy target of devoting 3% of GDP to research and development activities. [19] Organized crime is a contributing factor in Italy's economic weakness. The Mafia directly controls 14.6% of Italy's GDP, [20] and exerts influence over 13 million Italians. [20] However, at 0.013 per 1,000 people, Italy has only the 47th highest murder rate [21] and only the 43th highest number of rapes per 1,000 people in the world. [22] In the latest Corruption Perception Index 2010, Italy is ranked the most corrupt among Western European countries. [23]
At the way you stated, need many fixings. It's harmful to the NPOV. I will explain. The Mafia did not controll 15%. The Mafia receipts can reach 9% of the GDP. The Mafia did not control 13 M. italians. That's the number of people coexisting with Mafia (living in cities with strong influence of the Mafia). Other poin that hurts the impartiality is "Italy is often considered Sick man of Europe". See→ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/bill_emmott/article7112208.ece This term was used for the Ottoman Empire in the begin. of 1900, and should not be used nowadays. See my opinion above, on "Crime". The "Economy" section needs a real impartial approach. GustoBLSJP ( talk) 20:11, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
Some parts needs reworking, as I did before. The part about Murders and Rapes belongs to "Demographics", and it's already there (I insert), with the ranking/number of countries, to be impartial.
The citation "The Italian economy is weakened by the lack of infrastructure development, market reforms and research investment, and also high public deficit." and "Despite these important achievements, the country's economy today suffers from many and relevant problems. After a strong GDP growth of 5-6% per year from the 1950s to the early (...)" are basically the same. One of the 2 should be deleted. I suggest the "The Italian economy is weakened by the lack of infrastructure development, market reforms and research investment, and also high public deficit."
I had made the edits with clear sources. I'm not trying to "dissimulate" or "make up" the section. When i edit, i kept the citations about Mafia, infrastructure problems, low economic growth, because it has good sources and because is important to be stated. GustoBLSJP ( talk) 02:39, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
What you present here and add there was an older version of the session, the session before reformulation, that shows many violations to rules of the WP. The way proposed violates: Neutral POV, Partiality, Controversial text, grammar, syntax. The article doesn't belong to anyone, not for you nor for me. It's free to be improved, and that's what i try to do. If i saw discrepancy on the text, i will fix it.
Rationalize the text is adding impartiality and cleanness to it, and this was not shown in the proposition.
GustoBLSJP ( talk) 03:10, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
What is your idea, Conte di Cavour? We can improve the article. The compressing (compacting) of the data and the neutralization (cut the actions from "haters" and insert impartial information) is really necessary. The information about the "Corruption Perception Index" falls better on the "Politics" or in "Economy"? In my country, Brazil, the corruption is heavily concentrated on the Politics, not in the Economy.
We can upgrade this article.
GustoBLSJP ( talk) 23:32, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
You are accusing me directly. Did you see the last portion of the "Economy" section? Now is all disorganized, without punctuation and paragraphs (I did not see the last edits list). You can't say that i hurt the neutrality or partiality anytime. The "rationalization" became irrational.
I'm ashamed.
GustoBLSJP ( talk) 01:42, 15 May 2011 (UTC)
It's not vandalism when you present reliable sources (see my actions here and on the list of editions). But, let it be. Probably, in a near future, i'll ask a moderator to insert "Cleanup section" or "POV" as templates on "Economy". GustoBLSJP ( talk) 16:11, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
The history part, especially Middle Ages, is clearly too long. I tried many times to summarize it, but every time someone complains about some vital detail and here we go again. I think it really needs to be cut. Ideas?-- Conte di Cavour ( talk) 00:27, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
This citation does not have a reference:
"Italy has a smaller number of global multinational corporations than other economies of comparable size, but there is a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises, and in the Northern "industrial triangle" (Milan-Turin-Genoa) or the Tuscan industrial triangle (Florence-Prato-Pistoia), where there is an area of intense industrial and machinery production, notably in their several industrial districts, which were for long the backbone of the Italian industry."
The part "which were for long the backbone of the Italian industry" is at Present form, "which is the backbone of the Italian industry", on " Economy of Italy".
I suggest the inclusion of a citation about the Po Valley (Pianura Padana) and the economic activity in other major centers, as Firenze, Rome, Naples and Palermo. Sources are plentiful on the web.
CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 13:02, 1 June 2011 (UTC)
On Wikipedia:No original research: The sourcing policy, Verifiability, says a source must be provided for all quotations, and for anything challenged or likely to be challenged—but a source must exist even for material that is never challenged.
It needs sources.
Those unfamiliar with the subject will need the reference.
CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 13:45, 1 June 2011 (UTC)
Well, the suggestion was made. CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 16:30, 1 June 2011 (UTC)
I don't want to be inconvenient, citing the Wikipedia rules, but I had some insertions deleted or reverted. Without a reliable source, it will be challenged by somebody.
CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 14:51, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
In the "Governement" section, can someone please correct the statement
"the Senate of the Republic (that meets in Palazzo Marino)"
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"the Senate of the Republic (that meets in Palazzo Madama)"
Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.184.86.90 ( talk) 12:29, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
Thank you, done! -- Conte di Cavour ( talk) 21:57, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
the official name of the italian state is ITALIA, like the first article of the italain bill fo right "costituzione" that it sings:" L'ITALIA è UNA REPUBBLICA...", "THE 'ITALIA' IS A REPUBLIC"; and it does not say "THE 'REPUBBLICA ITALIANA' IS A REPUBLIC"... OK? DO YOU UNDERSTAND? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.8.137.150 ( talk) 19:00, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
This section should be updated following the 2011 referendum — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ricciov ( talk • contribs) 23:09, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
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Currently, the graph label for population is 'Population 1861–2008. Number of inhabitants in thousands.' However, the graph axis is clearly *not* in thousands (I'm pretty sure Italy doesn't have 62 billion inhabitants!). This needs to be fixed, I think. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.8.177.85 ( talk) 15:46, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Cassation isn't an English word so it needs to be translated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.189.103.145 ( talk) 15:44, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
There is a missing bracket. [Europe]] --> [[Europe]]. Please, correct. -- Simo94 / discuss 17:42, 11 November 2011 (UTC)
I was wondering why there's no special section on racism and anti-immigration in Italy, especially in light of the violent attacks against immigrants in the past few years, and the recent decision by the Italian government to close all soccer matches to the public due to the enormous level of racism exhibited during soccer matches. I only bring this up because wiki writers seem to believe it's important to mention racism on issues regarding the United States, each of the 50 states, the thousands of US cities, and anything pertaining to US culture. Certainly Italy, and every nation in the world for that matter, deserves equal treatment. Racism in Italy is a huge problem, and I believe there should be a section in this article about it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MarioSmario ( talk • contribs) 21:06, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
There a number of requests for photographs in Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in Italy, many created via a bot and quite a few actually now have an image in the article. Due to the number it is difficult to run Free Image Search Tool and Image checker on the list so I have started to move the requests into regions of Italy. Would be good if people could start to work on these lists; for example Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in Sicily. -- Traveler100 ( talk) 08:33, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
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Any glaringly obvious reasons why this article shouldn't be nominated for GA status? Connolly15 ( talk) 14:10, 23 February 2012 (UTC)
Haven't you begun to recover from the Cold war-induced amnesia (caused by the British Cold war policy and/or repression of the collective memory of Italian war crimes, yet? See Effie G. H. Pedaliu (2004) Britain and the 'Hand-over' of Italian War Criminals to Yugoslavia, 1945-48. Journal of Contemporary History. Vol. 39, No. 4, Special Issue: Collective Memory, pp. 503-529 (JStor.org preview) DancingPhilosopher my talk 13:52, 27 March 2012 (UTC)
Both the Italian name given on this page and on the corresponding article on Italian Wikipedia are Repubblica Italiana. Directly translated into English this is "Italian Republic". Otherwise the name would be Repubblica d'Italia. The name of the Republic of Ireland is given on Italian Wikipedia as Repubblica d'Irlanda and not Repubblica irlandese.
The source given for the change of name dates from 2003 but does not appear to have been put into effect. The Lisbon Treaty which was signed in 2007 lists the countries to which it applies as follows:
Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia..." (emphasis added)
Article 7 of the same treaty:
The name "Italian republic" is clearly still used by the Italian government. The CIA, the US State Department BBC give "Italian republic" as the long title.
At the least we should use both versions.— Blue-Haired Lawyer t 15:42, 28 March 2012 (UTC)
The name "Republic of Italy" is not the correct translation since in Italian it would be translated as "Repubblica d'Italia" and this as no official status, nor it is commonly used. The correct English translation of "Repubblica italiana" is, therefore, "Italian Republic". Emanuele de Pinto ( talk) 16:03, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
Hallo
I noticed that in many articles in Wikipedia is used the expression "XXX , in what is now Italy" (where XXX stands for a state ,or city, in the past). Now, it should be clear to everyone, that "Italy" is (as Metternich stated in the early nineteenth century) FIRST OF ALL a geographic expression, which denotes the peninsula bearing the same name. This use began with the Romans, at the end of the first century BCE, and continued until now (if someone is not convinced about that, he/she could take for example the Comedy of Dante (written about in 1300) and count how many times it is used there the word "Italy" there). The proper name of the state which we call "Italy" is "Italian Republic", which - as everyone knows - does not coincides 100% with the Italian peninsula. I have nothing against linking "Italy" to "Italian republic" in Wikipedia, but please refrain from expressions as above, which are senseless. Alex2006 ( talk) 08:45, 30 January 2012 (CUT)
Gorizia is now part of Italy.One of the smallest provinces, on the border with Slovenia.Its capture (french would call it rattachement) costed perhaps hundreds of thousands of casualties in World War I.Nova Gorica is instead the slovenian part of the city, divided by barbed wire until recently.
Hello, in the "Prehistory and antiquity" section it says "In a slow decline since the late 2th century AD" and should read "In a slow decline since the late 2nd century AD" my account won't let me edit — Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.97.110.154 ( talk) 18:21, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
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link missing for Rome ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome) on <Administrative divisions> Gubp ( talk) 04:31, 2 June 2012 (UTC)
claim that ethiopia was an italian colony was corrrected the souzrce doesn't state that at all ethiopia was occupied IN PART for 5 years but this doesn't meet the criteria of a colony
the source was misrepresented!!! Mnlk ( talk) 11:01, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
Sorry, but in such big articles it's too hard to understand how to edit references. Can someone take care of it? Thanks. Walkabout86 ( talk) 11:33, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Croatian writer Giancarlo Kravar: The oldest bank in the world, Banca Monte Paschi di Siena in Italy asked for the first time in its history of state aid of EUR 2 billion to finance its despair. The bank is founded 1472nd years and is the third force in Italy. 93.137.42.0 ( talk) 18:34, 2 July 2012 (UTC)
WEO
Western European Union is now EU by Lisbon Treaty. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.40.78.236 ( talk) 15:03, 8 September 2012 (UTC)
The article is most useful in listing the organizations that Italy is a part of as these organizations will aid immensely in understanding the mindset of the Italian government when making decisions involved with trade and international relations as a whole. What the article is weakest in would be lack of cultural identity. It explains the general thought process of the government by simply stating which organizations Italy has become involved in but lacks the view of the Italian people and thus lacks the possibility of a greater understanding of the Italian trade industry, specifically their goals as a people. The article includes some very brief history on significant events such as the deployment of 2,000 troops into Afghanistan to support the OEF, which is current and useful in terms of foreign relations, but does not delve into the meat of the Italian international relations topic but rather skims the surface. The article is both short and superficial in coverage but would be a good start to any foreign relations based research for Italy if subtopic was being thought over. The article in question, overall, lacks the perspective of Italy as it does not defend any foreign relations move on Italy's part nor does it generally explain each membership or decision.
(References that may help enhance the article in terms of Italy: Foreign Relations)
Dinmore, G. (2008, June 12). Italy-France form ‘trade axis’ to counter emerging nations. World News, pp. 2.
This article illustrates Italy’s interest, particularly in terms of protection against developing countries, those that could pose an economic threat to Italy in the future. By bolstering ties with France, Italy shows with whom their support lies and how important trade is to their nation. Thus this article helps establish Italy’s cultural viewpoints and interests which are immensely important within the discussion of not only foreign affairs but industry as a whole.
Lane, D. (1989, April 24). A technocrat among politicians. Survey,pp. 40.
This article pertains to the political aspect of Italy's foreign policy as it covers Italy's recent proposals for a Mediterranean Union through their declaration for a new trade axis. This 'Italy-France axis' will change Italy's structure economically and politically which makes it a crucial topic in Italy's trade industry where foreign affairs and maritime industry tend to combine in a natural sense. This combination typically aids in the understanding of government involvement within an industry and how it can be beneficial to a nation.
China Daily. (2012, September 18). Italy registers biggest surplus in 14 years. China Daily European Edition,pp. 11.
This article covers the Italian economy and stregnth in purchasing power parity meaning its value of currency. This is imparitive to both trade and politics in relation to Italy as the value of a nation's currency is heavily affected by their trade with nations and relative size of economy. The better the standing Italy's economy has, the more successful they are in climbing the power ladder not only in terms of trade but also in general terms as a nation.
-- Hmcfarlain ( talk) 15:19, 3 October 2012 (UTC)
Add the template {{Expand Italian}}, {{Expand Arabian}}, {{Expand Croatian}}, {{Expand Icelandic}}, {{Expand Spanish}}. Mormegil 87.18.29.160 ( talk) 21:28, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
I read the article over a couple of weeks. I think it's fairly well-written but it could be expanded. However, some comments need to be done.
1. "Italy has a free market economy characterized by high per capita GDP and low unemployment rates."
The GDP is a completely useless way to measure the wealth of people, at least not in Italy. In fact, most people in Italy have a monthly income that is well below $3000 per month.
The low unemployment rate is generic and inaccurate.
Unemployment in Italy is a serious problem and it's not at all low.
2. "Italian living standards have a considerable north-south divide"
It should probably be added that this is a result of historical, cultural and political reasons. Needless to say, it is also due to the attitude, corruption and the political orientation at a regional level.
3. "Italy has numerous dialects spoken all over the country and some Italians cannot speak Italian at all."
It should probably pointed out that there are not only dialects but also languages and I'm not talking only about German, Slovenian or French. Piedmont alone has 6 languages that are not Italian or dialects of Italian.
4. "Standardisation was further expanded in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to economic growth and the rise of mass media and television"
However, local use of words/expressions, inflection or phonetics are extremely different across the entire country and within regions.
5. In the "Religion" section, the third paragraph is somewhat redundant with the first paragraph.
6. Nobody uses "scuola secondaria di primo grado" or "scuola secondaria di secondo grado" but rather universally "scuola media" and "scuola superiore".
7. I probably wouldn't list Fra Angelico among Michelangelo, Leonardo or Raphael. He is dissonant among the list of geniuses in the "Visual art" section.
8. It's shocking and ridiculous to realize that Mina is listed with Bocelli, Pausini and Ramazzotti as notable musicians. Aside from the first being a legend of the 60s (long time ago), the last three are just a product of marketing. They certainly recorded nice songs but they are no match for true Italian legends like Lucio Battisti, Pooh or Claudio Baglioni.
9. It should probably be pointed out that cinema in Italy was born in Turin.
10. Italy is one of the most corrupted and bureaucratic countries in the world. I'm surprised no section is dedicated to point out that Italians live under the rule of a bunch of politicians who suppresses and controls them psychologically and economically, either through the law system or the medias. The result is an inefficient system where privileges are given to those who work for different branches of the government. Taxation is high, unfair, unbalanced and tax evasion is also very pronounced. The health system is public but inefficient. It should also be pointed out that relocation is very limited throughout the country and that education does not make much of a difference when it comes to career progression or in terms of salary. The wide linguistic diversity is also not mentioned but it really should, possibly with a map of languages (several can be found here: [1]). It should be explained that people tend to keep one job or a few jobs for the rest of their lives and transitioning from a field to another is practically unheard of. It should be mentioned that the political system revolves around two or three coalitions of parties that win and lose elections alternately without delivering any tangible benefit to the citizens. The article does not mention the euro and the decline in standard of living that the currency brought to Italians since 2002. Investment in technology is rather limited and so is the ability of Italians to start and run successful businesses because the fiscal and bureaucratic system generates countless obstacles that either multiply risks or prevent and limit possibilities.
ICE77 ( talk) 08:17, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
genericterm. It depends on your perspective. That said, the economic crises has had a noticeable effect. If you think "low unemployment" is inaccurate, find WP:RSes that say otherwise.
a result of historical, cultural and political reasons, but non-vague and cited facts are required for encyclopaedic articles.
I'm italian and i totally agree with ice77. Everything he wrote is true. — Preceding
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Hi I would like add my link to your external links Italy- Sicily - pictures Krisk79 ( talk) 05:08, 6 May 2013 (UTC)
Could the pro-European Union Wikipedia editors calm down a little bit? The European Union is NOT a country; it's just an organization. A country or sovereign state usually has all its member states use the same currency. The United Kingdom has opted out from using the euro, and chances are it will withdraw from that organization soon or later. You can't just define Italy as a "republic within the European Union," though you may explain later that the country is a member of this organization. Therefore I'm changing the definition to "a republic in Southern Europe." -- Nosugarcoating ( talk) 16:10, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
So, you have decided to stalk me by following all my edits. I won't even say anything as I know you're just looking for trouble. Meanwhile, I have to leave this message just in case: (I'm using the UK relevantly as an example because it is also a member of the EU) the UK is a country that is a member of the EU, however the UK isn't defined as "a republic within the European Union." Uniform style is a known style of Wikipedia. It's enough that it is explained later that the countries are members of the EU, but you can't just start the first sentence of the definition as "a republic within the European Union." I also believe the recent Oxford dictionary definition of each European country is accurate (which doesn't say they are republics within the European Union). The EU is also not a federation, no matter how close it looks like or you wish it to be. Have a nice day. Stay away from trouble. It seems I need to inspect all articles that mention the EU to make sure things are presented accurately so as to not deceive the readers. Nice to meet you. I'm a citizen of United Nations confederation. Ha! No, I'm a citizen of the United States, a real federation, a real country with all states using the same currency, and a real superpower :) -- Nosugarcoating ( talk) 14:52, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
Again, it is perfect to define Italy the way it's been defined by reputable dictionaries. It's perfect that within the article there's a description that Italy is a founding member of the EU. The article is very okay the way it currently is. Oh and, even though I'm American, I support the EU. I have British relatives in Europe. The UK has its own monarch, so that disqualifies EU's status as confederation or federation. The British Empire had only one emperor or monarch, and none of the member countries had its own separate monarch. The USSR had one centralized Head of Government, and all the member countries adopted and used the same Soviet currency. -- Nosugarcoating ( talk) 20:52, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
There's no mention about the nuragic civilization and of shardana in Sardinia. A very important part of the italian prehistory. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.56.121.13 ( talk) 11:49, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
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Please change "Italy still receives development assistance from the European Union every year. Between 2000 and 2006, Italy received €27.4 billion from the EU.[111]" to "Italy is the third net contributor to European Budget in 2011 after Germany and France". References: [24] [25] "And despite its recent economic crisis did not receive any bailout program from the EU from any of its financial mechanisms (ESN) while providing its full support to these financial programs." [26]
Giuseppe.di caro ( talk) 06:35, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
"Between the late 19th century and the early 1900s, The new Kingdom of Italy quickly industrialized and acquired a vast a colonial empire in Africa."
Presumably should be:
"Between the late 19th century and the early 1900s, the new Kingdom of Italy quickly industrialized and acquired a vast colonial empire in Africa." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.225.198.108 ( talk) 20:43, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
When searching for Austrian Empire a choice is presented to Austrian_Empire(Italy) which directs to the page for Italy. This seems out of place. -- Skater00 ( talk) 14:50, 15 September 2013 (UTC)
Why is it that whenever wiki writers write articles about countries in Europe they read like travel brochures, whereas the article about the United States reads like one long winded political rant from a Soviet propaganda machine?
You are totally right.Not only you noticed all this propaganda. 151.40.108.63 ( talk) 13:01, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
This is a bit strange, but despite common sense, the Italian government [ sent a letter to the UN ten years ago] clarifying that it preferred to be known in English as the "Republic of Italy" rather than the "Italian Republic." I have not found any more recent contrary authority, so it would appear that "Republic of Italy" remains the official name of the Italian state in English. It is true that Repubblica italiana ought to translate to "Italian Republic," and "Republic of Italy" more closely tracks Repubblica d'Italia (which is not the name of the Italian state in Italian), but since governmental decisions on the name of the state in a foreign language are essentially definitive, we should not have any problems making the move. Obviously, the name would have to be sourced; I would also recommend including a note within the ref to the effect "Officially; Repubblica italiana literally translates to "Italian Republic."" I would normally do this without asking, but since this is a rather prominent change about which some might get confused I felt it best to see if anyone had any serious objections. Lockesdonkey ( talk) 18:42, 3 August 2013 (UTC)
Many people write articles or change articles without having idea.Ignorance is in Wikipedia too.What scares me is the acknowldege of controllers. Italy is member of the G7 and the G8 that you removed in the presentation like the word "main" that was before "middle power".Main middle powers can be Germany,Japan (that you even set as great powers),Italy,India ,Brazil or Canada.You can't compare these states to Thailandia or whatelese that is considered middle power.A lot of fantasy in this article.Greetings!!! 151.40.7.192 ( talk) 07:29, 21 September 2013 (UTC)
Wikipedia english seems to like to hold a "low profile" of Italy presentation (not only in this article but in other ones of international policy).In other states presentations at the beginning it's always cited if they are member of the G7 or the G8 or better both of them.Please cite them in presentation.In this page you set the main official images (the Italian President ,the Prime Minister,the Italian State symbol,the Anthem ,the Flag and so on) of this State and you must respect its ranking.Not respecting this isn't polite and even offensive. 151.40.18.30 ( talk) 14:07, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
It seems you forgot another time "main" before than "middle power" (you deleted it) and G7.You even cut other parts like golden reserves and other ones too.Italy compared to other states of its importance or weight in fact has a very small presentation about its today position. We checked other states similar to Italy.They are presented to Great Fanafare when the difference between them isn't so relevant. We remember you that Italy before the WWII was a great power and even now that Wikipedia considers Germany and Japan great powers could claim with Canada that status.Anyway your acting is disruptive vs Italy and not only in this article but in many articles of international policy and economy.May be not too many italian people wrote in Wikipedia english that's why partial articles.It seems you are "playing" in presenting Italy with its image and its Symbols.This isn't a good thing.Anyway when others write in a bad way of your country ,be sure they are afraid of the position or envious of your country,in this case of Italy.In Talk the "Edit request on 3 september" point is just a thing that testifies what we wrote.Even in that moment Italy image was presented in a "low profile".Sorry,but you aren't a trustble site in describing Italy and many other subjects in policy and economy.These are the presentation (at the beginning ) of some states like
USA,
Japan,
Germany,
France,
UK,
Canada,
Spain.We could cite others too to show the difference in presenting Italy and these ones.It's really not polite and offensive.Italy has been cited even as the
Sick man of Europe and in
PIIGS article.We can last with many examples where Italy is presented with a low profile or attacked . As all readers can see just below is considered an article type "C".It talks more than many words.
151.40.18.30 (
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Italy is the 9th economy on Earth as nominal GDP and the 4th in EU.Italy is member of the G7 (as you reported in the presentation of other states) and it owns the 6th largest net wealth in the world as developed country.It owns the 3rd largest golden reserve in the world too.It's a main middle power.Article in presentation is full of mistakes and lacks in many main things.In the USA article they would have been changed in 3 seconds like in other states articles (in this site many writers with fantasy names of CIA first of all and also similar ones of other countries that care to well present or boost their image(aka PROPAGANDA).Really a "C" article,the level of the same Wikipedia.When nobody answers somebody is guilty.The same fact that you changed the article after our suggests has shown that there was and still there is more than something wrong about it.This article like other ones will be checked and followed costantly for long time at every level. 151.40.108.63 ( talk) 11:12, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
This translation, if accurate, does not even come close to sourcing "main" middle power: "Italy is a major industrial power that needs to increase awareness of its role. It is a small country and has great potential for design and industrial growth to become one of the nations driving within Europe. Made in Italy is not a fairy tale but reality." Please provide references to historical analyses, geopolitical papers, etc. -- NeilN talk to me 20:46, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
This presentation of Italy is ADEQUATE.It must be cited in the main beginning presentation (like for other states) that Italy is in the G7 and the G8 .THe word MAIN before MIDDLE POWER was deleted with a vandalic act based on personal opinions.The level of the ranking of the State MUST be respected .It seems all invented by editors without respect for others.THE ARTICLE HAS BEEN CHANGED IN ITS PRESENTATION SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST DAYS:THIS IS NOT SERIOUS.YOU ARE REALLY PLAYING WITH SYMBOLS OF ITALY.That's no good.Thanks. Glc72 ( talk) 08:02, 19 October 2013 (UTC)
I answered in your Talk page)Here in Wikipedia not all are in good feith,correct and polite like you.Thanks). Glc72 ( talk) 14:53, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
Cyclopia talking about me used the word wacky in his Talk page.I'm waiting for his explaining about it. Glc72 ( talk) 16:54, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
While i'm waiting for him (the patience will end),i'm waiting for changes in the article in the correct way too.Good dinner to everybody. Glc72 ( talk) 17:09, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
You've to explain me the meaning of that "wacky "referred to my act.Patience of waiting will end. Glc72 ( talk) 19:38, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
Geez. All this shouting and this to add G7 to the lead? Much more productive to say, "Italy is a member of the G7. Please add that to the list of organizations it belongs to in the intro." or do the edit yourself. -- NeilN talk to me 20:01, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
I don' t like captatio benevolentiae,but i have to thank you because you acted in the correct way towards Italy and Wikipedia.About Cyclopia i'll try to forget that word. Glc72 ( talk) 20:14, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
Was that way very good to say?I was new user.Was he welcoming?I know who are referring to.Who writes in those articles isn't the last wagon of the train here in Wikipedia.Those people are the same that opposed to add the article MAIN ,even if they know i'm right about main and great power.It's a childish behaviour that i like to study in the true sense of the word. Glc72 ( talk) 21:27, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
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Please change " Italy is also the fourth-largest economy on the European Union, third in the Eurozone and NINTH in the world" to " Italy is also the fourth-largest economy on the European Union, third in the Eurozone and EIGHTH in the world" bue cause the only exact list of countries by GDP is the one provided by the United Nations (in which Italy is classified eighth). The IMF and World Bank provide ESTIMATE lists. Infact all the pages about Italy in Wikipedia agree with this argument, the only one that classifies Italy as the Ninth economic power (instead of EIGHTH) is the english page. 2.226.248.132 ( talk) 13:23, 24 October 2013 (UTC)
Italy is a middle power too as reported in the article Middle power .It' must be written in its presentation.Too much fantasy in the article if you don't write it and use only the term regional power.To be a major regional power in Europe means at least to be a middle power of major importance in the world.Are you an real Encyclopedia ?If you don't know it you must to go to school. 151.40.9.139 ( talk) 16:51, 22 December 2013 (UTC)
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Italian GDPs must be updated according to the new estimates of IMF in April 2014 like in USA article and other main ones.Same criteria for all kinds of articles.The nominal italian GDP is 2,171 trillions $.It's ranked 8th and not 9th as reported.The italian nominal gdp per capita is 36216 $,the italian GDP PPP is 1,808 trillions $ and the GDP ppp per capita is 30803 $.This is valid for Italy and Economy of Italy articles.2,014 trillions $ was the nominal GDP in 2012 and not in 2013.The 2 articles have many mistakes about GDP data .There's evidence that these 2 articles are dated compared to the other ones. 89.97.225.68 ( talk) 08:38, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
Alex2006 ( talk) 08:21, 12 April 2014 (UTC)
Thanks.Italy article should be unlocked to post the new data.You can copy 2014 data them from List of countries by past and future GDP (nominal) .Thanks. 89.97.225.68 ( talk) 08:25, 12 April 2014 (UTC)
89.97.225.68 is right,even in the EU article people have updated data to 2014.Italy is ranked 8th as nominal GDP in 2014.Why not this in Italy too? 79.35.184.74 ( talk) 15:32, 12 April 2014 (UTC)
Time to update Italian GDPs. The nominal one is 2,171trillions $ (8th ranked in the world) and the GDP PPP is 1,847 trillions $.Check IMF data of April 2014. Italy article is old about these economic numbers. 79.49.188.222 ( talk) 18:20, 13 April 2014 (UTC)
Italy in 2014 was 8th and not 9th.See List of countries by past and future GDP (nominal) .Also in 2012 Italy was 8th as you can see in this list.ITALY is 8th as nominal gdp in 2012 and 2014.People can choose which year to refer to.Why did you rank Italy 9th in 2012?Why all these mistakes? Gladio4772 ( talk) 06:23, 23 July 2014 (UTC)
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Lifeintechnicolors provides two sources for this assertion:
There is no indication Italy is considered as a Great Power in recent history. -- NeilN talk to me 19:38, 5 February 2014 (UTC)
Italy is at the TOP of world organizations, in G6, G7 uniting for consensus, the military forces are comparable with the ones of Germany and England. It's the third economic power in the Eurozone. Spain is a middle power not Italy!! I noticed a sort of italophobia in the english page of wikipedia. Anyhow it doesn't matter. Change "middle power" with "undeveloped country", if you feel SATISFIED. i AGREE with the user who wrote that here you are PLAYING with the symbols of italy underestimating its value on the basis of you PERSONAL opinions! Moreover, if there's a decline of Italy as a great power, it concerns also Germany, France and Great Britain..— Preceding unsigned comment added by Lifeintechnicolors ( talk • contribs) 19:52, 5 February 2014 (UTC)
First: another user, not me, put the definition of "great power" (with references)in the page about Italy. What make me angry is your aim to minimize italy or italians. You said "there are no reliable sources". Being part of G6 isn't a reliable source? Being leader of a world organization (Uniting for consensus) isn't a reliable source? Having the tenth nominal defence budget isn't a reliable source? I don't find reliable sources about France, or Britain being great powers (above all: what is a reliable source?). On the contrary, you described France and Great Britain as great powers, when our military forces are very similar, our economy is very similar (in 2009 Italy had a nominal GDP greater than Great Britain's), our population and territory are very similar!! So: Spain is a middle power not Italy (that is comparable with France or Great Britain)! Change the status of France or Britain as great powers. Untill that moment i will advice only italophobia in your comments. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lifeintechnicolors ( talk • contribs) 13:05, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
My great power edits aimed only to re-introduce the first edit about Italy as a great power (and it was another user NOT ME to put this definition in the page, with references). Anyway, Give me one "reliable" resource to demonstrate that Italy isn't a great power as well as Great Britain or France. I repeat this concept: it doesn't make difference, if you want you can change "leading middle power" (LEADING middle power doesn't make sense!!) with "undeveloped country", i'm trying only to show you how italophobic you are. Italy will be in G7 even if you think it's not an important country, you can change a wiki page not history :) bye Here you are a reliable source mentioning Italy as a power in the post-war history — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lifeintechnicolors ( talk • contribs) 15:37, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
if Germany and Japan are great powers because of their economic status (on the military point of view Italy is better than them)Italy as developed country with the 5th largest national net wealth according to Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report October 2013 (After USA,Japan,France and Germany-the last 2 ones overtake Italy of very very small %)can be considered a great power in every sense.These posts for istance well support this https://www.ilgiornale.it litalia-grande-potenza-che-non-sa-esserlo.html https://www.eurasia-rivista.org italia-150-anni-di-una-piccola-grande-potenza .Not only the one cited ( Brzezinky that i admire) is a good academic or politician.We must consider more high level points of view like the Parag Khanna and Tajani ones.Italy is really a great power at every level. Gladio4772 ( talk) 08:22, 20 July 2014 (UTC)
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The section is actually quite a mess, I tried to fix it in the following way (trying to highlight weak and strong points in an organic way), what do you think?-- Conte di Cavour ( talk) 16:37, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
Italy has a capitalist economy with high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and developed infrastructure. According to the International Monetary Fund, in 2009 Italy was the seventh-largest economy in the world and the fourth-largest in Europe. Italy is member of the Group of Eight (G8) industrialized nations, the European Union and the OECD.
In the post-war period, Italy was transformed from a weak, agricultural based economy which had been severely affected by the consequences of World War II, into one of the world's most industrialized nations, [1] and a leading country in world trade and exports. According to the World Bank, Italy has high levels of freedom for investments, business and trade. Italy is a developed country, and, according to The Economist, has the world's 8th highest quality of life. [2] The country enjoys a very high standard of living. According to the last Eurostat data, Italian per capita GDP at purchasing power parity remains approximately equal to the EU average, [3] while the unemployment rate (8.5%) stands as one of the EU's lowest. [4] Italy owns the world's 4th largest gold reserve. [5] The country is also well-known for its influential and innovative business economic sector, [6] an industrious and competitive agricultural sector [6] (Italy is the world's largest wine producer [7]), and for its creative and high-quality automobile, industrial, appliance and fashion design. [6]
Despite these important achievements, the country's economy today suffers from many and relevant problems. After a strong GDP growth of 5-6% per year from the 1950s to the early 1970s [8], and a progressive slowdown in the 1980s and 1990s, the last decade's average annual growth rates poorly performed at 1.23% in comparison to an average EU annual growth rate of 2.28%. [9] The stagnation in economic growth, and the political efforts to revive it with massive government spending from the 1980s onwards, eventually produced a severe rise in public debt. In 2010, the EU's statistics body Eurostat published that Italian public debt standed at 116% of GDP, ranking as the second biggest debt ratio after Greece (with 126.8%). [10] However, the biggest chunk of Italian public debt is owned by national subjects, that is a major difference between Italy and Greece [11]. In addition, Italian living standards have a considerable north-south divide. The average GDP per capita in Northern Italy exceeds by far the EU average, whilst some regions and provinces in Southern Italy are dramatically below. [12] Italy has often been referred the sick man of Europe, [13] [14] characterised by economic stagnation, political instability and problems in pursuing reform programs.
More specifically, Italy suffers from structural weaknesses due to its geographical conformation and the lack of raw materials and energy resources: in 2006 the country imported more than 86% of its total energy consumption (99.7% of the solid fuels, 92.5% of oil, 91.2% of natural gas and 15% of electricity). [15] [16] The Italian economy is weakened by the lack of infrastructure development, market reforms and research investment, and also high public deficit. [6] In the Index of Economic Freedom 2008, the country ranked 64th in the world and 29th in Europe, the lowest rating in the Eurozone. Italy still receives development assistance from the European Union every year. Between 2000 and 2006, Italy received €27.4 billion from the EU. [17] The country has an inefficient state bureaucracy, low property rights protection and high levels of corruption, heavy taxation and public spending that accounts for about half of the national GDP. [18] In addition, the most recent data show that Italy's spending in R&D in 2006 was equal to 1.14% of GDP, below the EU average of 1.84% and the Lisbon Strategy target of devoting 3% of GDP to research and development activities. [19] Organized crime is a contributing factor in Italy's economic weakness. The Mafia directly controls 14.6% of Italy's GDP, [20] and exerts influence over 13 million Italians. [20] However, at 0.013 per 1,000 people, Italy has only the 47th highest murder rate [21] and only the 43th highest number of rapes per 1,000 people in the world. [22] In the latest Corruption Perception Index 2010, Italy is ranked the most corrupt among Western European countries. [23]
At the way you stated, need many fixings. It's harmful to the NPOV. I will explain. The Mafia did not controll 15%. The Mafia receipts can reach 9% of the GDP. The Mafia did not control 13 M. italians. That's the number of people coexisting with Mafia (living in cities with strong influence of the Mafia). Other poin that hurts the impartiality is "Italy is often considered Sick man of Europe". See→ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/bill_emmott/article7112208.ece This term was used for the Ottoman Empire in the begin. of 1900, and should not be used nowadays. See my opinion above, on "Crime". The "Economy" section needs a real impartial approach. GustoBLSJP ( talk) 20:11, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
Some parts needs reworking, as I did before. The part about Murders and Rapes belongs to "Demographics", and it's already there (I insert), with the ranking/number of countries, to be impartial.
The citation "The Italian economy is weakened by the lack of infrastructure development, market reforms and research investment, and also high public deficit." and "Despite these important achievements, the country's economy today suffers from many and relevant problems. After a strong GDP growth of 5-6% per year from the 1950s to the early (...)" are basically the same. One of the 2 should be deleted. I suggest the "The Italian economy is weakened by the lack of infrastructure development, market reforms and research investment, and also high public deficit."
I had made the edits with clear sources. I'm not trying to "dissimulate" or "make up" the section. When i edit, i kept the citations about Mafia, infrastructure problems, low economic growth, because it has good sources and because is important to be stated. GustoBLSJP ( talk) 02:39, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
What you present here and add there was an older version of the session, the session before reformulation, that shows many violations to rules of the WP. The way proposed violates: Neutral POV, Partiality, Controversial text, grammar, syntax. The article doesn't belong to anyone, not for you nor for me. It's free to be improved, and that's what i try to do. If i saw discrepancy on the text, i will fix it.
Rationalize the text is adding impartiality and cleanness to it, and this was not shown in the proposition.
GustoBLSJP ( talk) 03:10, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
What is your idea, Conte di Cavour? We can improve the article. The compressing (compacting) of the data and the neutralization (cut the actions from "haters" and insert impartial information) is really necessary. The information about the "Corruption Perception Index" falls better on the "Politics" or in "Economy"? In my country, Brazil, the corruption is heavily concentrated on the Politics, not in the Economy.
We can upgrade this article.
GustoBLSJP ( talk) 23:32, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
You are accusing me directly. Did you see the last portion of the "Economy" section? Now is all disorganized, without punctuation and paragraphs (I did not see the last edits list). You can't say that i hurt the neutrality or partiality anytime. The "rationalization" became irrational.
I'm ashamed.
GustoBLSJP ( talk) 01:42, 15 May 2011 (UTC)
It's not vandalism when you present reliable sources (see my actions here and on the list of editions). But, let it be. Probably, in a near future, i'll ask a moderator to insert "Cleanup section" or "POV" as templates on "Economy". GustoBLSJP ( talk) 16:11, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
The history part, especially Middle Ages, is clearly too long. I tried many times to summarize it, but every time someone complains about some vital detail and here we go again. I think it really needs to be cut. Ideas?-- Conte di Cavour ( talk) 00:27, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
This citation does not have a reference:
"Italy has a smaller number of global multinational corporations than other economies of comparable size, but there is a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises, and in the Northern "industrial triangle" (Milan-Turin-Genoa) or the Tuscan industrial triangle (Florence-Prato-Pistoia), where there is an area of intense industrial and machinery production, notably in their several industrial districts, which were for long the backbone of the Italian industry."
The part "which were for long the backbone of the Italian industry" is at Present form, "which is the backbone of the Italian industry", on " Economy of Italy".
I suggest the inclusion of a citation about the Po Valley (Pianura Padana) and the economic activity in other major centers, as Firenze, Rome, Naples and Palermo. Sources are plentiful on the web.
CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 13:02, 1 June 2011 (UTC)
On Wikipedia:No original research: The sourcing policy, Verifiability, says a source must be provided for all quotations, and for anything challenged or likely to be challenged—but a source must exist even for material that is never challenged.
It needs sources.
Those unfamiliar with the subject will need the reference.
CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 13:45, 1 June 2011 (UTC)
Well, the suggestion was made. CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 16:30, 1 June 2011 (UTC)
I don't want to be inconvenient, citing the Wikipedia rules, but I had some insertions deleted or reverted. Without a reliable source, it will be challenged by somebody.
CrimsonSabbath ( talk) 14:51, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
In the "Governement" section, can someone please correct the statement
"the Senate of the Republic (that meets in Palazzo Marino)"
in
"the Senate of the Republic (that meets in Palazzo Madama)"
Thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.184.86.90 ( talk) 12:29, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
Thank you, done! -- Conte di Cavour ( talk) 21:57, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
the official name of the italian state is ITALIA, like the first article of the italain bill fo right "costituzione" that it sings:" L'ITALIA è UNA REPUBBLICA...", "THE 'ITALIA' IS A REPUBLIC"; and it does not say "THE 'REPUBBLICA ITALIANA' IS A REPUBLIC"... OK? DO YOU UNDERSTAND? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.8.137.150 ( talk) 19:00, 14 August 2011 (UTC)
This section should be updated following the 2011 referendum — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ricciov ( talk • contribs) 23:09, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
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Currently, the graph label for population is 'Population 1861–2008. Number of inhabitants in thousands.' However, the graph axis is clearly *not* in thousands (I'm pretty sure Italy doesn't have 62 billion inhabitants!). This needs to be fixed, I think. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.8.177.85 ( talk) 15:46, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
Cassation isn't an English word so it needs to be translated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.189.103.145 ( talk) 15:44, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
There is a missing bracket. [Europe]] --> [[Europe]]. Please, correct. -- Simo94 / discuss 17:42, 11 November 2011 (UTC)
I was wondering why there's no special section on racism and anti-immigration in Italy, especially in light of the violent attacks against immigrants in the past few years, and the recent decision by the Italian government to close all soccer matches to the public due to the enormous level of racism exhibited during soccer matches. I only bring this up because wiki writers seem to believe it's important to mention racism on issues regarding the United States, each of the 50 states, the thousands of US cities, and anything pertaining to US culture. Certainly Italy, and every nation in the world for that matter, deserves equal treatment. Racism in Italy is a huge problem, and I believe there should be a section in this article about it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MarioSmario ( talk • contribs) 21:06, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
There a number of requests for photographs in Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in Italy, many created via a bot and quite a few actually now have an image in the article. Due to the number it is difficult to run Free Image Search Tool and Image checker on the list so I have started to move the requests into regions of Italy. Would be good if people could start to work on these lists; for example Category:Wikipedia requested photographs in Sicily. -- Traveler100 ( talk) 08:33, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
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Haven't you begun to recover from the Cold war-induced amnesia (caused by the British Cold war policy and/or repression of the collective memory of Italian war crimes, yet? See Effie G. H. Pedaliu (2004) Britain and the 'Hand-over' of Italian War Criminals to Yugoslavia, 1945-48. Journal of Contemporary History. Vol. 39, No. 4, Special Issue: Collective Memory, pp. 503-529 (JStor.org preview) DancingPhilosopher my talk 13:52, 27 March 2012 (UTC)
Both the Italian name given on this page and on the corresponding article on Italian Wikipedia are Repubblica Italiana. Directly translated into English this is "Italian Republic". Otherwise the name would be Repubblica d'Italia. The name of the Republic of Ireland is given on Italian Wikipedia as Repubblica d'Irlanda and not Repubblica irlandese.
The source given for the change of name dates from 2003 but does not appear to have been put into effect. The Lisbon Treaty which was signed in 2007 lists the countries to which it applies as follows:
Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia..." (emphasis added)
Article 7 of the same treaty:
The name "Italian republic" is clearly still used by the Italian government. The CIA, the US State Department BBC give "Italian republic" as the long title.
At the least we should use both versions.— Blue-Haired Lawyer t 15:42, 28 March 2012 (UTC)
The name "Republic of Italy" is not the correct translation since in Italian it would be translated as "Repubblica d'Italia" and this as no official status, nor it is commonly used. The correct English translation of "Repubblica italiana" is, therefore, "Italian Republic". Emanuele de Pinto ( talk) 16:03, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
Hallo
I noticed that in many articles in Wikipedia is used the expression "XXX , in what is now Italy" (where XXX stands for a state ,or city, in the past). Now, it should be clear to everyone, that "Italy" is (as Metternich stated in the early nineteenth century) FIRST OF ALL a geographic expression, which denotes the peninsula bearing the same name. This use began with the Romans, at the end of the first century BCE, and continued until now (if someone is not convinced about that, he/she could take for example the Comedy of Dante (written about in 1300) and count how many times it is used there the word "Italy" there). The proper name of the state which we call "Italy" is "Italian Republic", which - as everyone knows - does not coincides 100% with the Italian peninsula. I have nothing against linking "Italy" to "Italian republic" in Wikipedia, but please refrain from expressions as above, which are senseless. Alex2006 ( talk) 08:45, 30 January 2012 (CUT)
Gorizia is now part of Italy.One of the smallest provinces, on the border with Slovenia.Its capture (french would call it rattachement) costed perhaps hundreds of thousands of casualties in World War I.Nova Gorica is instead the slovenian part of the city, divided by barbed wire until recently.
Hello, in the "Prehistory and antiquity" section it says "In a slow decline since the late 2th century AD" and should read "In a slow decline since the late 2nd century AD" my account won't let me edit — Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.97.110.154 ( talk) 18:21, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
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link missing for Rome ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome) on <Administrative divisions> Gubp ( talk) 04:31, 2 June 2012 (UTC)
claim that ethiopia was an italian colony was corrrected the souzrce doesn't state that at all ethiopia was occupied IN PART for 5 years but this doesn't meet the criteria of a colony
the source was misrepresented!!! Mnlk ( talk) 11:01, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
Sorry, but in such big articles it's too hard to understand how to edit references. Can someone take care of it? Thanks. Walkabout86 ( talk) 11:33, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
Croatian writer Giancarlo Kravar: The oldest bank in the world, Banca Monte Paschi di Siena in Italy asked for the first time in its history of state aid of EUR 2 billion to finance its despair. The bank is founded 1472nd years and is the third force in Italy. 93.137.42.0 ( talk) 18:34, 2 July 2012 (UTC)
WEO
Western European Union is now EU by Lisbon Treaty. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.40.78.236 ( talk) 15:03, 8 September 2012 (UTC)
The article is most useful in listing the organizations that Italy is a part of as these organizations will aid immensely in understanding the mindset of the Italian government when making decisions involved with trade and international relations as a whole. What the article is weakest in would be lack of cultural identity. It explains the general thought process of the government by simply stating which organizations Italy has become involved in but lacks the view of the Italian people and thus lacks the possibility of a greater understanding of the Italian trade industry, specifically their goals as a people. The article includes some very brief history on significant events such as the deployment of 2,000 troops into Afghanistan to support the OEF, which is current and useful in terms of foreign relations, but does not delve into the meat of the Italian international relations topic but rather skims the surface. The article is both short and superficial in coverage but would be a good start to any foreign relations based research for Italy if subtopic was being thought over. The article in question, overall, lacks the perspective of Italy as it does not defend any foreign relations move on Italy's part nor does it generally explain each membership or decision.
(References that may help enhance the article in terms of Italy: Foreign Relations)
Dinmore, G. (2008, June 12). Italy-France form ‘trade axis’ to counter emerging nations. World News, pp. 2.
This article illustrates Italy’s interest, particularly in terms of protection against developing countries, those that could pose an economic threat to Italy in the future. By bolstering ties with France, Italy shows with whom their support lies and how important trade is to their nation. Thus this article helps establish Italy’s cultural viewpoints and interests which are immensely important within the discussion of not only foreign affairs but industry as a whole.
Lane, D. (1989, April 24). A technocrat among politicians. Survey,pp. 40.
This article pertains to the political aspect of Italy's foreign policy as it covers Italy's recent proposals for a Mediterranean Union through their declaration for a new trade axis. This 'Italy-France axis' will change Italy's structure economically and politically which makes it a crucial topic in Italy's trade industry where foreign affairs and maritime industry tend to combine in a natural sense. This combination typically aids in the understanding of government involvement within an industry and how it can be beneficial to a nation.
China Daily. (2012, September 18). Italy registers biggest surplus in 14 years. China Daily European Edition,pp. 11.
This article covers the Italian economy and stregnth in purchasing power parity meaning its value of currency. This is imparitive to both trade and politics in relation to Italy as the value of a nation's currency is heavily affected by their trade with nations and relative size of economy. The better the standing Italy's economy has, the more successful they are in climbing the power ladder not only in terms of trade but also in general terms as a nation.
-- Hmcfarlain ( talk) 15:19, 3 October 2012 (UTC)
Add the template {{Expand Italian}}, {{Expand Arabian}}, {{Expand Croatian}}, {{Expand Icelandic}}, {{Expand Spanish}}. Mormegil 87.18.29.160 ( talk) 21:28, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
I read the article over a couple of weeks. I think it's fairly well-written but it could be expanded. However, some comments need to be done.
1. "Italy has a free market economy characterized by high per capita GDP and low unemployment rates."
The GDP is a completely useless way to measure the wealth of people, at least not in Italy. In fact, most people in Italy have a monthly income that is well below $3000 per month.
The low unemployment rate is generic and inaccurate.
Unemployment in Italy is a serious problem and it's not at all low.
2. "Italian living standards have a considerable north-south divide"
It should probably be added that this is a result of historical, cultural and political reasons. Needless to say, it is also due to the attitude, corruption and the political orientation at a regional level.
3. "Italy has numerous dialects spoken all over the country and some Italians cannot speak Italian at all."
It should probably pointed out that there are not only dialects but also languages and I'm not talking only about German, Slovenian or French. Piedmont alone has 6 languages that are not Italian or dialects of Italian.
4. "Standardisation was further expanded in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to economic growth and the rise of mass media and television"
However, local use of words/expressions, inflection or phonetics are extremely different across the entire country and within regions.
5. In the "Religion" section, the third paragraph is somewhat redundant with the first paragraph.
6. Nobody uses "scuola secondaria di primo grado" or "scuola secondaria di secondo grado" but rather universally "scuola media" and "scuola superiore".
7. I probably wouldn't list Fra Angelico among Michelangelo, Leonardo or Raphael. He is dissonant among the list of geniuses in the "Visual art" section.
8. It's shocking and ridiculous to realize that Mina is listed with Bocelli, Pausini and Ramazzotti as notable musicians. Aside from the first being a legend of the 60s (long time ago), the last three are just a product of marketing. They certainly recorded nice songs but they are no match for true Italian legends like Lucio Battisti, Pooh or Claudio Baglioni.
9. It should probably be pointed out that cinema in Italy was born in Turin.
10. Italy is one of the most corrupted and bureaucratic countries in the world. I'm surprised no section is dedicated to point out that Italians live under the rule of a bunch of politicians who suppresses and controls them psychologically and economically, either through the law system or the medias. The result is an inefficient system where privileges are given to those who work for different branches of the government. Taxation is high, unfair, unbalanced and tax evasion is also very pronounced. The health system is public but inefficient. It should also be pointed out that relocation is very limited throughout the country and that education does not make much of a difference when it comes to career progression or in terms of salary. The wide linguistic diversity is also not mentioned but it really should, possibly with a map of languages (several can be found here: [1]). It should be explained that people tend to keep one job or a few jobs for the rest of their lives and transitioning from a field to another is practically unheard of. It should be mentioned that the political system revolves around two or three coalitions of parties that win and lose elections alternately without delivering any tangible benefit to the citizens. The article does not mention the euro and the decline in standard of living that the currency brought to Italians since 2002. Investment in technology is rather limited and so is the ability of Italians to start and run successful businesses because the fiscal and bureaucratic system generates countless obstacles that either multiply risks or prevent and limit possibilities.
ICE77 ( talk) 08:17, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
genericterm. It depends on your perspective. That said, the economic crises has had a noticeable effect. If you think "low unemployment" is inaccurate, find WP:RSes that say otherwise.
a result of historical, cultural and political reasons, but non-vague and cited facts are required for encyclopaedic articles.
I'm italian and i totally agree with ice77. Everything he wrote is true. — Preceding
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Hi I would like add my link to your external links Italy- Sicily - pictures Krisk79 ( talk) 05:08, 6 May 2013 (UTC)
Could the pro-European Union Wikipedia editors calm down a little bit? The European Union is NOT a country; it's just an organization. A country or sovereign state usually has all its member states use the same currency. The United Kingdom has opted out from using the euro, and chances are it will withdraw from that organization soon or later. You can't just define Italy as a "republic within the European Union," though you may explain later that the country is a member of this organization. Therefore I'm changing the definition to "a republic in Southern Europe." -- Nosugarcoating ( talk) 16:10, 13 July 2013 (UTC)
So, you have decided to stalk me by following all my edits. I won't even say anything as I know you're just looking for trouble. Meanwhile, I have to leave this message just in case: (I'm using the UK relevantly as an example because it is also a member of the EU) the UK is a country that is a member of the EU, however the UK isn't defined as "a republic within the European Union." Uniform style is a known style of Wikipedia. It's enough that it is explained later that the countries are members of the EU, but you can't just start the first sentence of the definition as "a republic within the European Union." I also believe the recent Oxford dictionary definition of each European country is accurate (which doesn't say they are republics within the European Union). The EU is also not a federation, no matter how close it looks like or you wish it to be. Have a nice day. Stay away from trouble. It seems I need to inspect all articles that mention the EU to make sure things are presented accurately so as to not deceive the readers. Nice to meet you. I'm a citizen of United Nations confederation. Ha! No, I'm a citizen of the United States, a real federation, a real country with all states using the same currency, and a real superpower :) -- Nosugarcoating ( talk) 14:52, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
Again, it is perfect to define Italy the way it's been defined by reputable dictionaries. It's perfect that within the article there's a description that Italy is a founding member of the EU. The article is very okay the way it currently is. Oh and, even though I'm American, I support the EU. I have British relatives in Europe. The UK has its own monarch, so that disqualifies EU's status as confederation or federation. The British Empire had only one emperor or monarch, and none of the member countries had its own separate monarch. The USSR had one centralized Head of Government, and all the member countries adopted and used the same Soviet currency. -- Nosugarcoating ( talk) 20:52, 17 July 2013 (UTC)
There's no mention about the nuragic civilization and of shardana in Sardinia. A very important part of the italian prehistory. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.56.121.13 ( talk) 11:49, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
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Please change "Italy still receives development assistance from the European Union every year. Between 2000 and 2006, Italy received €27.4 billion from the EU.[111]" to "Italy is the third net contributor to European Budget in 2011 after Germany and France". References: [24] [25] "And despite its recent economic crisis did not receive any bailout program from the EU from any of its financial mechanisms (ESN) while providing its full support to these financial programs." [26]
Giuseppe.di caro ( talk) 06:35, 3 September 2013 (UTC)
"Between the late 19th century and the early 1900s, The new Kingdom of Italy quickly industrialized and acquired a vast a colonial empire in Africa."
Presumably should be:
"Between the late 19th century and the early 1900s, the new Kingdom of Italy quickly industrialized and acquired a vast colonial empire in Africa." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.225.198.108 ( talk) 20:43, 10 September 2013 (UTC)
When searching for Austrian Empire a choice is presented to Austrian_Empire(Italy) which directs to the page for Italy. This seems out of place. -- Skater00 ( talk) 14:50, 15 September 2013 (UTC)
Why is it that whenever wiki writers write articles about countries in Europe they read like travel brochures, whereas the article about the United States reads like one long winded political rant from a Soviet propaganda machine?
You are totally right.Not only you noticed all this propaganda. 151.40.108.63 ( talk) 13:01, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
This is a bit strange, but despite common sense, the Italian government [ sent a letter to the UN ten years ago] clarifying that it preferred to be known in English as the "Republic of Italy" rather than the "Italian Republic." I have not found any more recent contrary authority, so it would appear that "Republic of Italy" remains the official name of the Italian state in English. It is true that Repubblica italiana ought to translate to "Italian Republic," and "Republic of Italy" more closely tracks Repubblica d'Italia (which is not the name of the Italian state in Italian), but since governmental decisions on the name of the state in a foreign language are essentially definitive, we should not have any problems making the move. Obviously, the name would have to be sourced; I would also recommend including a note within the ref to the effect "Officially; Repubblica italiana literally translates to "Italian Republic."" I would normally do this without asking, but since this is a rather prominent change about which some might get confused I felt it best to see if anyone had any serious objections. Lockesdonkey ( talk) 18:42, 3 August 2013 (UTC)
Many people write articles or change articles without having idea.Ignorance is in Wikipedia too.What scares me is the acknowldege of controllers. Italy is member of the G7 and the G8 that you removed in the presentation like the word "main" that was before "middle power".Main middle powers can be Germany,Japan (that you even set as great powers),Italy,India ,Brazil or Canada.You can't compare these states to Thailandia or whatelese that is considered middle power.A lot of fantasy in this article.Greetings!!! 151.40.7.192 ( talk) 07:29, 21 September 2013 (UTC)
Wikipedia english seems to like to hold a "low profile" of Italy presentation (not only in this article but in other ones of international policy).In other states presentations at the beginning it's always cited if they are member of the G7 or the G8 or better both of them.Please cite them in presentation.In this page you set the main official images (the Italian President ,the Prime Minister,the Italian State symbol,the Anthem ,the Flag and so on) of this State and you must respect its ranking.Not respecting this isn't polite and even offensive. 151.40.18.30 ( talk) 14:07, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
It seems you forgot another time "main" before than "middle power" (you deleted it) and G7.You even cut other parts like golden reserves and other ones too.Italy compared to other states of its importance or weight in fact has a very small presentation about its today position. We checked other states similar to Italy.They are presented to Great Fanafare when the difference between them isn't so relevant. We remember you that Italy before the WWII was a great power and even now that Wikipedia considers Germany and Japan great powers could claim with Canada that status.Anyway your acting is disruptive vs Italy and not only in this article but in many articles of international policy and economy.May be not too many italian people wrote in Wikipedia english that's why partial articles.It seems you are "playing" in presenting Italy with its image and its Symbols.This isn't a good thing.Anyway when others write in a bad way of your country ,be sure they are afraid of the position or envious of your country,in this case of Italy.In Talk the "Edit request on 3 september" point is just a thing that testifies what we wrote.Even in that moment Italy image was presented in a "low profile".Sorry,but you aren't a trustble site in describing Italy and many other subjects in policy and economy.These are the presentation (at the beginning ) of some states like
USA,
Japan,
Germany,
France,
UK,
Canada,
Spain.We could cite others too to show the difference in presenting Italy and these ones.It's really not polite and offensive.Italy has been cited even as the
Sick man of Europe and in
PIIGS article.We can last with many examples where Italy is presented with a low profile or attacked . As all readers can see just below is considered an article type "C".It talks more than many words.
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Italy is the 9th economy on Earth as nominal GDP and the 4th in EU.Italy is member of the G7 (as you reported in the presentation of other states) and it owns the 6th largest net wealth in the world as developed country.It owns the 3rd largest golden reserve in the world too.It's a main middle power.Article in presentation is full of mistakes and lacks in many main things.In the USA article they would have been changed in 3 seconds like in other states articles (in this site many writers with fantasy names of CIA first of all and also similar ones of other countries that care to well present or boost their image(aka PROPAGANDA).Really a "C" article,the level of the same Wikipedia.When nobody answers somebody is guilty.The same fact that you changed the article after our suggests has shown that there was and still there is more than something wrong about it.This article like other ones will be checked and followed costantly for long time at every level. 151.40.108.63 ( talk) 11:12, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
This translation, if accurate, does not even come close to sourcing "main" middle power: "Italy is a major industrial power that needs to increase awareness of its role. It is a small country and has great potential for design and industrial growth to become one of the nations driving within Europe. Made in Italy is not a fairy tale but reality." Please provide references to historical analyses, geopolitical papers, etc. -- NeilN talk to me 20:46, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
This presentation of Italy is ADEQUATE.It must be cited in the main beginning presentation (like for other states) that Italy is in the G7 and the G8 .THe word MAIN before MIDDLE POWER was deleted with a vandalic act based on personal opinions.The level of the ranking of the State MUST be respected .It seems all invented by editors without respect for others.THE ARTICLE HAS BEEN CHANGED IN ITS PRESENTATION SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST DAYS:THIS IS NOT SERIOUS.YOU ARE REALLY PLAYING WITH SYMBOLS OF ITALY.That's no good.Thanks. Glc72 ( talk) 08:02, 19 October 2013 (UTC)
I answered in your Talk page)Here in Wikipedia not all are in good feith,correct and polite like you.Thanks). Glc72 ( talk) 14:53, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
Cyclopia talking about me used the word wacky in his Talk page.I'm waiting for his explaining about it. Glc72 ( talk) 16:54, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
While i'm waiting for him (the patience will end),i'm waiting for changes in the article in the correct way too.Good dinner to everybody. Glc72 ( talk) 17:09, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
You've to explain me the meaning of that "wacky "referred to my act.Patience of waiting will end. Glc72 ( talk) 19:38, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
Geez. All this shouting and this to add G7 to the lead? Much more productive to say, "Italy is a member of the G7. Please add that to the list of organizations it belongs to in the intro." or do the edit yourself. -- NeilN talk to me 20:01, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
I don' t like captatio benevolentiae,but i have to thank you because you acted in the correct way towards Italy and Wikipedia.About Cyclopia i'll try to forget that word. Glc72 ( talk) 20:14, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
Was that way very good to say?I was new user.Was he welcoming?I know who are referring to.Who writes in those articles isn't the last wagon of the train here in Wikipedia.Those people are the same that opposed to add the article MAIN ,even if they know i'm right about main and great power.It's a childish behaviour that i like to study in the true sense of the word. Glc72 ( talk) 21:27, 20 October 2013 (UTC)
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Please change " Italy is also the fourth-largest economy on the European Union, third in the Eurozone and NINTH in the world" to " Italy is also the fourth-largest economy on the European Union, third in the Eurozone and EIGHTH in the world" bue cause the only exact list of countries by GDP is the one provided by the United Nations (in which Italy is classified eighth). The IMF and World Bank provide ESTIMATE lists. Infact all the pages about Italy in Wikipedia agree with this argument, the only one that classifies Italy as the Ninth economic power (instead of EIGHTH) is the english page. 2.226.248.132 ( talk) 13:23, 24 October 2013 (UTC)
Italy is a middle power too as reported in the article Middle power .It' must be written in its presentation.Too much fantasy in the article if you don't write it and use only the term regional power.To be a major regional power in Europe means at least to be a middle power of major importance in the world.Are you an real Encyclopedia ?If you don't know it you must to go to school. 151.40.9.139 ( talk) 16:51, 22 December 2013 (UTC)
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Italian GDPs must be updated according to the new estimates of IMF in April 2014 like in USA article and other main ones.Same criteria for all kinds of articles.The nominal italian GDP is 2,171 trillions $.It's ranked 8th and not 9th as reported.The italian nominal gdp per capita is 36216 $,the italian GDP PPP is 1,808 trillions $ and the GDP ppp per capita is 30803 $.This is valid for Italy and Economy of Italy articles.2,014 trillions $ was the nominal GDP in 2012 and not in 2013.The 2 articles have many mistakes about GDP data .There's evidence that these 2 articles are dated compared to the other ones. 89.97.225.68 ( talk) 08:38, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
Alex2006 ( talk) 08:21, 12 April 2014 (UTC)
Thanks.Italy article should be unlocked to post the new data.You can copy 2014 data them from List of countries by past and future GDP (nominal) .Thanks. 89.97.225.68 ( talk) 08:25, 12 April 2014 (UTC)
89.97.225.68 is right,even in the EU article people have updated data to 2014.Italy is ranked 8th as nominal GDP in 2014.Why not this in Italy too? 79.35.184.74 ( talk) 15:32, 12 April 2014 (UTC)
Time to update Italian GDPs. The nominal one is 2,171trillions $ (8th ranked in the world) and the GDP PPP is 1,847 trillions $.Check IMF data of April 2014. Italy article is old about these economic numbers. 79.49.188.222 ( talk) 18:20, 13 April 2014 (UTC)
Italy in 2014 was 8th and not 9th.See List of countries by past and future GDP (nominal) .Also in 2012 Italy was 8th as you can see in this list.ITALY is 8th as nominal gdp in 2012 and 2014.People can choose which year to refer to.Why did you rank Italy 9th in 2012?Why all these mistakes? Gladio4772 ( talk) 06:23, 23 July 2014 (UTC)
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Lifeintechnicolors provides two sources for this assertion:
There is no indication Italy is considered as a Great Power in recent history. -- NeilN talk to me 19:38, 5 February 2014 (UTC)
Italy is at the TOP of world organizations, in G6, G7 uniting for consensus, the military forces are comparable with the ones of Germany and England. It's the third economic power in the Eurozone. Spain is a middle power not Italy!! I noticed a sort of italophobia in the english page of wikipedia. Anyhow it doesn't matter. Change "middle power" with "undeveloped country", if you feel SATISFIED. i AGREE with the user who wrote that here you are PLAYING with the symbols of italy underestimating its value on the basis of you PERSONAL opinions! Moreover, if there's a decline of Italy as a great power, it concerns also Germany, France and Great Britain..— Preceding unsigned comment added by Lifeintechnicolors ( talk • contribs) 19:52, 5 February 2014 (UTC)
First: another user, not me, put the definition of "great power" (with references)in the page about Italy. What make me angry is your aim to minimize italy or italians. You said "there are no reliable sources". Being part of G6 isn't a reliable source? Being leader of a world organization (Uniting for consensus) isn't a reliable source? Having the tenth nominal defence budget isn't a reliable source? I don't find reliable sources about France, or Britain being great powers (above all: what is a reliable source?). On the contrary, you described France and Great Britain as great powers, when our military forces are very similar, our economy is very similar (in 2009 Italy had a nominal GDP greater than Great Britain's), our population and territory are very similar!! So: Spain is a middle power not Italy (that is comparable with France or Great Britain)! Change the status of France or Britain as great powers. Untill that moment i will advice only italophobia in your comments. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lifeintechnicolors ( talk • contribs) 13:05, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
My great power edits aimed only to re-introduce the first edit about Italy as a great power (and it was another user NOT ME to put this definition in the page, with references). Anyway, Give me one "reliable" resource to demonstrate that Italy isn't a great power as well as Great Britain or France. I repeat this concept: it doesn't make difference, if you want you can change "leading middle power" (LEADING middle power doesn't make sense!!) with "undeveloped country", i'm trying only to show you how italophobic you are. Italy will be in G7 even if you think it's not an important country, you can change a wiki page not history :) bye Here you are a reliable source mentioning Italy as a power in the post-war history — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lifeintechnicolors ( talk • contribs) 15:37, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
if Germany and Japan are great powers because of their economic status (on the military point of view Italy is better than them)Italy as developed country with the 5th largest national net wealth according to Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report October 2013 (After USA,Japan,France and Germany-the last 2 ones overtake Italy of very very small %)can be considered a great power in every sense.These posts for istance well support this https://www.ilgiornale.it litalia-grande-potenza-che-non-sa-esserlo.html https://www.eurasia-rivista.org italia-150-anni-di-una-piccola-grande-potenza .Not only the one cited ( Brzezinky that i admire) is a good academic or politician.We must consider more high level points of view like the Parag Khanna and Tajani ones.Italy is really a great power at every level. Gladio4772 ( talk) 08:22, 20 July 2014 (UTC)
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