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  • 2025 has just gave birth to the new Generation

    In sociology, a generation is more than just a group of people born around the same time. It’s a collective formed by big events, shared experiences, and a strong drive to change the future. It’s not just about numbers, it’s about the moments that challenge old rules and reshape society.

    Here’s the key point: you can’t truly understand a generation while it’s happening. Its impact becomes clear only when its struggle with the older generation. As the researcher Ariès said in 1979: “Each generation carries the marks of its most important events, which help shape its identity”.

    Researchers have long debated whether a generation is just a moment in time. The answer is no; it’s about the experiences and events that create its identity.

    When Generations get their labels

    Since the late 19th century, generations have been named to reflect the changes they caused.

    BABY BOOMERS (1950–1964)

    Born after World War II, Baby Boomers are often seen as outdated. But they helped spark movements like civil rights, challenged old ideas, and reshaped culture. Calling them “relics” ignores their important contributions.

    GENERATION X (1965–1979)

    Generation X, often overlooked, quietly refused norms. Smaller in number and overshadowed by Boomers, they still made a big impact behind the scenes.

    MILLENNIALS (1980–1994)

    Millennials grew up in a world full of chaos and change. They were often called lazy, but they survived economic crashes, wars, and social tumults. They didn’t just adapt, they changed the world around them. They’ve proven they are fighters, pushing for equality and progress.

    GENERATION Z (1995–2009)

    Generation Z, the true disruptors. Digital natives who don’t just consume media, they are the media indeed. For them, the physical and digital worlds are one, and they challenge every rule, demand honesty, and create new ways to engage.

    GENERATION ALPHA (2010–2024)

    Generation Alpha is the first to grow up with screens all around them. Born into a world of chaos, pandemics, climate change, and global instability, they’re learning to survive in real-time. They won’t just ride the wave of technology, they’ll change it.

    And then comes Generation Beta

    While Generation Alpha has seen the beginnings of AI and robotics, Generation Beta will grow up in a world where the line between the physical and digital almost disappears. AI will be everywhere, shaping how they learn, work, and live. But this generation won’t just watch, they’ll face huge global challenges.

    With climate change and population decline, Generation Beta will need to rethink concepts like community, sustainability, and progress. They’ll have to develop both tech skills and emotional intelligence to figure out what’s truly human in a world filled with AI-generated content.

    By 2035, Generation Beta will make up 16% of the global population and could be the generation that shows whether humanity can use technology to build a fairer, more sustainable world.

    In the end, the value of any generation isn’t just in the technology it inherits, but in how it uses that technology to change the world.

    Generation Beta will live in a time where the digital and physical worlds are one. Their challenges won’t be just about mastering new tech, they will redefine what it means to be human: they will have to balance progress with care for the future.

    By 2035, they could hold the key to a more just, sustainable world. Generation Beta isn’t just the next in line, they will define what comes next. Will they succeed, or will they fade into history? Only time will tell.

  • Government Meloni and Stellantis, a pact for the future of Italian automotive

    Government Meloni and Stellantis, a pact for the future of Italian automotive

    It’s a significant day for the Italian automotive sector. After months of uncertainty and tensions, the Meloni government and Stellantis, the giant born from the merger of Fiat-FCA and Peugeot-PSA, have signed the much anticipated agreement. The “Piano Italia” marks a crucial step, a shared commitment to revitalize Italy’s automotive industry.

    The journey began with a key meeting at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) in Rome, where Ministers Adolfo Urso, Giancarlo Giorgetti, and Marina Calderone sat down with Jean Philippe Imparato, Stellantis’ European head, to outline the terms of their partnership. On one side, the Meloni government, eager to change course after months of criticism towards the EU for its rigid Green Deal policies. On the other, Stellantis, called upon to demonstrate a concrete commitment to productive and employment growth in Italy.

    At the heart of the pact is the “Piano Italia”: a 2 billion euro investment in 2025, allocated to Italian factories, with a clear promise, no plant closures. Pomigliano, Mirafiori, Cassino, Melfi, and Modena, the symbolic factories of Italian automotive, will remain active and part of a long-term industrial project.

    The government aims to balance sustainability and competitiveness, overcoming the strictures imposed by the EU’s Green Deal. Minister Urso stated clearly: “We can get Italian and European automotive back on the right track. We must do it with pragmatism and realism”. The “Piano Italia” not only ensures continued production but also opens new horizons with the launch of hybrid and electric models. The new Fiat 500 hybrid and the Pandora are examples, and by 2028, Stellantis’ Small platform should emerge in Pomigliano, focusing on smaller, modern city cars.

    However, there are critics. Maurizio Landini, leader of CGIL, called the agreement “transitory,” emphasizing that 2025 will be a “harsh” year for many workers, with extensive use of layoffs. For Landini, there are no sufficient guarantees regarding employment or working conditions.

    Yet, the government and Stellantis appear determined not to leave anything to chance. Jean-Philippe Imparato, for his part, spoke of a “new era” for Stellantis, eager to collaborate with Italy to tackle global challenges. “We must be ready, he said, facing the future without fear”.

    And now, with John Elkann’s planned appearance in Parliament, dialogue between Stellantis and Italian institutions becomes tighter. He will clarify Stellantis’ future prospects in an upcoming parliamentary hearing, hoping that today’s agreement turns into a true opportunity for growth and innovation.

    The “Piano Italia” has just begun, but challenges remain. Will Stellantis and the government successfully navigate this complex path? Only time will tell.

    INTERVIEW WITH A CAR EXPERT

    Interviewer: How is Stellantis doing across its car brands right now?

    Expert: Stellantis is facing challenges but making changes. Here’s a quick look at its brands:

    • Fiat: Important in Europe but losing sales in key markets. The Fiat 500e is doing well in the EV space.

    • Jeep: Struggling in the U.S. with a 6% drop in sales. It’s focusing on EVs like the Avenger in Europe and hybrids in the U.S.

    • Alfa Romeo: Growing in the premium market with the Giulia and Stelvio thanks to their design and private buyers.

    • Peugeot and Citroën: Doing well with small EVs like the Peugeot e-208, while balancing sales of regular cars.

    • Maserati: Shifting to EVs with models like the GranTurismo Folgore.

    Interviewer: What about EVs, hybrids, and petrol cars?

    Expert: Stellantis is moving toward electrification:

    • EVs: Models like the Fiat 500e and Peugeot e-208 are top in Europe. Adoption in the U.S. and Asia is slower.

    • Hybrids: Bridging the gap in areas with less EV infrastructure, especially with Jeep and Peugeot hybrids.

    • Petrol/Diesel: Sales are falling due to regulations, but they’re still key in developing markets.

    Interviewer: What’s coming in 2025?

    Expert: Stellantis has big plans:

    1. More EVs: New models like electric versions of the Fiat Panda and Jeep Cherokee.

    2. Affordable EVs: Cutting costs to make EVs cheaper and more accessible.

    3. Less Petrol/Diesel: Gradually phasing out combustion engines to meet EU emissions rules.

    Interviewer: What risks does Stellantis face?

    Expert: The main risks are:

    1. Slow EV Growth: Some regions, like the U.S. and emerging markets, aren’t ready yet.

    2. High Costs: EV production is expensive, which may hurt profits.

    3. Tough Competition: Rivals like Tesla and Chinese automakers are moving fast.

    Interviewer: Any final thoughts?

    Expert: Stellantis is at a turning point. It has strong EV and hybrid models and clear goals, but success depends on execution in a competitive market.

  • The Right in power: the strong response to social fragmentation

    The Right in power: the strong response to social fragmentation

    In a more and more fragmented Europe and world, where people feel isolated, vulnerable, and overwhelmed by economic, social, and geopolitical challenges, the right in power has understood a deep need for security and protection. Their response mixes the promise of stability with determined political solutions, often towards privatization and a stronger, more centralized government. In an era of global doubts, the message is clear: authority and the market are the tools to guarantee order and prosperity.

    Privatization as a cure for the economic crisis

    The European right has realized that privatization is not only a response to economic difficulties but also a way to signal efficiency and modernity. In Italy, the government led by Giorgia Meloni is pushing forward, with the porpoise to involve the private sector in managing infrastructure and transportation. The goal is to attract investments, modernize the country, and boost the economy by offering solutions that, according to the government, adapt quickly to the competitive global market.

    This is not just an Italian story. In Sweden, the center right government has adopted the same logic, searching private market solutions to improve the healthcare system and reduce waiting times, through a public private partnership model that seems inevitable. The belief that the private sector is faster and more efficient than state management is becoming a growing mantra, even in socially advanced countries.

    During the Trump administration, the U.S. pushed for more private sector involvement in infrastructure and innovation, promoting a freer market with less government intervention, a trend that spread worldwide. This trend is also taking place in developing countries like Brazil under the ex president Bolsonaro.

    A strong government to reassure society

    But privatization is not the only card the right is playing. At the same time, the central power of the state is being reinforced as an antidote to the fears that run through modern societies. In Poland, for example, under the PiS (Law and Justice Party), centralization of power has become a key strategy. A strong approach to immigration, border protection, and the defense of “identity purity” have been responses to reassure part of the electorate, who are concerned about foreign cultures and rising instability.

    Similarly, Viktor Orbán has turned his leadership into a point of reference for those hoping for a strong government that can defend traditional values and order. Orbán’s authoritarian policies are combined with economic measures for families, support programs, and incentives with the goal to reduce citizens’ concerns.

    The promise of security and order: the core of global Right Wing politics 

    But it’s not just in Europe where the right has understood this demand for reassurance. In Brazil, the ex president Bolsonaro made security his main focus, promising order in a country devastated by crime. While embracing liberal economic policies, he prioritized social stability, emphasizing strict control and policies that met the population’s need for protection.

    In this context, the right appears more and more as the voice of a disoriented society, looking for concrete and immediate answers to its anxieties. Security, identity, and order become key values, and those who can defend them gain support, regardless of controversial political choices. In a world where chaos seems just around the corner, the right offers an escape route: a return to strong authority and a more dynamic market.

    The politics of the future: simple answers to complex challenges

    In summary, the right has addressed society’s fears with a tough but practical solution for the current moment. A policy that, despite raising many doubts, succeeds in generating support, offering a concrete alternative to those who feel lost and insecure in a constantly changing world. Order and security, promised and guaranteed by a strong government, seem like the simplest solutions to complex problems. In an uncertain world, this seems to be the new social contract the right is offering with the belief that strong, decisive solutions are needed to overcome today’s challenges.

    Inside the topic

    We have interviewed Max Gorter, a student of International Relations and Journalism from the Netherlands, to hear his thoughts on the country’s traditionally progressive identity shifting towards supporting far-right politics

    “The PVV strategically jumped on this by modifying their rhetoric. Historically, the party was notoriously anti-Islam and anti-immigration. But in recent elections, they’ve somewhat softened these views and become more moderate. This has given them significant support because many voters were unsure about traditional governing parties. The party that was once seen as very extreme has become less extreme, which has attracted more votes. So yes, there is a subtle shift to the right, but the PVV has become more powerful primarily by making themselves less extreme”.

    Podcast della puntata https://audio.com/kolysetten/audio/the-right-in-power

  • Benjamin Netanyahu as a scapegoat 

    “Israel is one of the world’s smallest countries, covering just 0.1% of the Earth’s land. It stretches from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. When Hamas talks about liberating Palestine from the river to the sea, they mean destroying Israel. Gaza is very close to Israel’s major cities—30 miles from Tel Aviv, 40 miles from Jerusalem, and 30 miles from Be’er Sheva. Before 2005, Israel controlled Gaza’s borders, stopping weapon smuggling. Once this was perforated, and we left our side of the Philadelphia corridor, rockets went it, missiles went in, drones went it, ammo went it, weapon manufacturing, equipment came in, tunnel drilling equipment came in, once we got out, once we left the Philadelphi corridor, Iran could carry out its plan to turn Gaza into a base, a terrorist enclave, that would endanger not only the community around it but would endanger TelAviv, Jerusalem, Be’er-sheva and the entire country of Israel. It became a huge terrorist base”. And the rest is history.

    With this speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke about Israel’s efforts to protect its people and secure its borders.

    “Israeli will not recognise the validity of this decision. The antisemitic decision of the international court in The Hague, is a modern Dreyfus trial. It is falsely accusing me, the democratically elected prime minister of the State of Israel and Israel’s former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, of deliberately targeting civilians. When what we all do in our power is to avoid civilians casualties and defend our citizens”. 

    ICC’S RECENT WARRANT 

    The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Since Israel does not recognize the ICC, it is unlikely to hand him over. However, Netanyahu could be arrested if he travels to any of the 124 countries that are ICC members and required to enforce the warrant.

    Netanyahu now joins leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir, who have also been accused of war crimes. The charges against him include murder and extermination, and the ICC has ruled that being a leader does not protect someone from prosecution.

    Even if he is not arrested, the warrant could damage Netanyahu’s global reputation and make it harder for him to travel. While the ICC has no police force, member countries are expected to arrest individuals with warrants and send them to the court, where they can face sentences of up to life in prison or fines.

    ISRAEL AS A POSSIBLE VICTIM 

    Israel’s fight is self-defense against Hamas terrorism, and associating the two is wrong. Only Hamas and its supporter Iran gain from such false comparisons. The ICC’s decision to target  Israel is unfair and dangerous, weakening Israel’s right to protect itself and helping terrorists who want to destroy it.

    By issuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, The ICC is improperly using international law by targeting Israel’s leaders for defending their country. It ignores that Hamas started the war with its brutal attacks on October 7, which caused the worst day of violence against Jews since the Holocaust. Hamas also used tactics to increase civilian harm, but the ICC overlooks this and unfairly blames Israel. Instead of seeking justice, the ICC is distorting the law and should be held responsible.

    IS ISRAEL PAYING FOR OTHERS? 

    The International Criminal Court (ICC) should focus on countries like Russia, Syria, Sudan, and Myanmar, not Israel. It’s absurd to think international law applies only to nations that don’t address their own actions. For example, the U.S. avoided serious punishment for CIA torture and the Iraq war, blaming only a few low-ranking soldiers. Leaders like Obama said there was no need to look back, and Kamala Harris even praised Dick Cheney, a key figure behind those actions. When the ICC investigated U.S. crimes in Afghanistan and Israeli actions, Trump sanctioned his prosecutors, and Biden dismissed his authority while continuing to arm Israel. The U.S. and its allies face no real accountability, especially not for top leaders. So why Israeli is receiving a different treatment?