Thousands of Italians rallied in Rome waving EU flags in solidarity amid divisions over European rearmament, initiated by journalist Michele Serra. President Trump’s policies have strained EU relations, prompting Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to reluctantly support an EU plan to raise 800 billion euros for defense, despite internal criticism from right-wing groups.
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Is Harry Potter a Tory? Why people believe fictional heroes share their political views
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Vienna found that people in the UK tend to believe that fictional heroes like Harry Potter and Gandalf share their political views, while villains like Darth Vader and Cruella de Vil would support opposing parties, leading to increased political polarisation. The tendency to project personal views onto fictional characters also extended to real-life politicians, with participants associating positive attributes with politicians...
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