An already announced anger that of the Melons accompanies by Brothers of Italy for the kiss, in first vision, that Rosa Chemical gave to Fedez during the Sanremo 2023 final.
For those who missed it, as well as being able to see the video of the whole scene, we remind you that during the performance of Pink Chemical, the artist got off the stage going to provoke Fedez. Ferragni's husband was then brought on stage and suddenly received a passionate kiss from Rosa Chemical.
The wrath of right-wing Italian politicians
While many politicians have railed against the episode of Rosa Chemical, others have expressed concern about the climate of intolerance that has arisen. Former Northern League Senator Simone Pillon he tweeted: “They babble about ratings records, but have lost millions of viewers over the years. After all, how many people did you see at the Unit party? No more RAI license fees to finance liberal propaganda”.
Even the Senator Raffaele Speranzon (Fdi) expressed concern: “I have homosexual friends who hate vulgarity and exhibitionism. But for some they are homophobic too. The climate is that of a witch hunt”. These words reflect the concern of a part of Italian politics in the face of the increase in episodes of intolerance towards minorities and different political opinions. The question is whether people will be able to abandon the witch hunt mentality and embrace a more open and inclusive spirit.
i have friends #homosexuals who hate vulgarity and exhibitionism.
— Raffaele Speranzon?? (@RSperanzon) February 12, 2023
But for someone they are #homophobes them too. The climate is that of a witch hunt
Forza Italia, Silvio Berlusconi speaks
The leader of Forza Italia, SIlvio Berlusconi, he expressed his own opinion regarding the transformation of the Sanremo Festival from an event designed to enhance the splendid Italian songs to an event with ideological connotations.
In an interview with Il Giornale, Berlusconi underlined that it's not right that public television deals with current affairs and policy using the television medium as a vehicle, as this would displease at least half of the Italians. Berlusconi therefore seems to be asking that the television broadcast be able to carry out one's activity in compliance with pluralism and the contradictory. He further specified that does not invoke any censorship, but that the use of television is profoundly wrong.
Meloni wants to change the Rai top management
Giorgia Meloni he immediately expressed his opinion, even asking for a change of Rai top management. Specifically, we talk above all about the episode of the Festival where Fedez showed the photo of the current Deputy Minister Bignami dressed as a Nazi.
Giorgia Meloni was explicit in expressing her disappointment at what had happened, fearing that some unbalanced can pass by verbal to physical violence against a member of the government.
Undersecretary for Culture, Gianmarco Mazzi, announced that soon there will be gods changes in the top management of Rai following the performance of Fedez. According to some rumors, Meloni would also like the current CEO Carlo Fuortes presented his resignation.
Even the director of Rai Uno, Stefano Coletta, Was accused to have lied regarding the matter, as the recordings show that he was aware of the contents of Fedez's performance. Reportedly, the singer planned to show Bignami's photo upside down, to evoke Piazzale Loreto, but Rai would have considered it too provocative.
Coletta dela Rai's answer
Stefano Coletta of Rai declined to comment on the political assessment of the homophobic kiss on live TV during a music festival. “
Homophobic attacks are a deep wound and we cannot comment on every single gesture of every artist who appears live – said Coletta – It is not civil. We need to discuss the political attacks, not the success of the festival, which has reached almost 70% share”.
Coletta's words have triggered a reaction from the Brothers of Italy party, which is asking for change Rai top management. Italian politics, once again, is divided when it comes to issues such as homophobia.
While some activists are calling for more tolerance and understanding, others see the attacks homophobic as an unacceptable act and not worthy of being tolerated. Furthermore, there are also concerns that continued homophobic attacks could lead to a situation of intolerance in Italy.
