Row over fascist-era statue reveals schism in how Italians deal with past
Brescia’s rightwing mayor wants to reinstate a marble figure praised by Mussolini, because it is art. But he faces opposition from those who believe it represents something best forgotten
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Brescia says No to a 24-ft high fascist statue towering over its central Piazza della Vittoria
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Former Mayor Paolo Corsini (PD) says No to the Bigio being restored to central Brescia
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Italian Democratic Party (#PD) in #Brescia reviews cost of #Fascist statue to a staggering 460,000 €
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“The Bigio controversy ends up on Twitter”, Corriere della Sera, 13th March 2013
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Brescia’s “Fascist Era” controversy on Radio Popolare. Interview with president of ANPI Brescia Giulio Ghidotti, 22nd March 2013