The mole hunt has begun among the red robes. The scoop from , which yesterday published the anti-Meloni post by Antonella Marrone, the AreaDg judge, drove the members of this left-wing current crazy. Marrone is the Rome magistrate who signed some of the measures suspending the detention of migrants in Albania, with the consequence that this morning they had already returned to Italy. In the chats and messages between the magistrates a real tom tam has started to ask to raise the level of guard, since it is considered unacceptable that the press dares to delve into the (recent) past and into the ideas expressed publicly by the judges. We need to remember what Marrone wrote on 12 September 2022, shortly before the political elections. He had taken a screenshot of a post by Giorgia Meloni with which the future prime minister wished her daughter a happy first day at school. This photo was published on his WhatsApp “status”, with the following comment: «Ah, isn’t it anger, ego, ambition and envy that drives it? Hearing her speak in that angry voice seemed the opposite to me. I must have been wrong.”
It is the second time that the red robes protest against . It also happened last October 20, when the deputy prosecutor of Cassation Marco Patarnello of the Democratic Magistracy wrote in an ANM mailing list that Meloni is more dangerous than Silvio Berlusconi because she has no investigations. Immediately afterwards he received the support of the left, with Avs senator Ilaria Cucchi suing to find out the source of this news, in spite of freedom of the press. Incidentally, Patarnello’s movement celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in the Capitol last Saturday and Sunday. On that occasion, judge Silvia Albano, who was the first to “free” 12 migrants in Albania in mid-October, on the eve of Marrone’s sentence, anticipated the orientation of the Court of Rome on the need to get illegal immigrants out of the CPR in based on the interpretation of a ruling of the European Court of Justice.
The magistrate then added that “nothing can be done about the supremacy of European law, it is the government that seeks conflict”. A preview that provoked the reaction of Forza Italia group leader Maurizio Gasparri in the Senate, who asked the Keeper of the Seals Carlo Nordio to send inspectors to the immigration section of the Court of Rome. The line of these judges from the DG Area and Democratic Magistracy is fully supported by the president of the ANM Giuseppe Santalucia, according to whom “the situation has even worsened” compared to the times of Silvio Berlusconi, because previously the “red robes” were the public prosecutors , while now the red robes are everywhere, even in the civil courts and anyone who takes an unwelcome measure turns red.” It’s a shame that those red robes then write verbatim that the FdI leader “has a loud angry voice” and is dominated by “ego, envy and ambition”.
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What are the implications of magistrates’ social media comments for judicial independence in Italy?
**Interview with Dario Martini, Political Analyst**
*Date: November 13, 2024*
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Dario. Thank you for joining us today. There has been quite a stir among the magistrates in Italy recently regarding social media posts and their implications. Can you explain what’s triggered this controversy?
**Dario Martini:** Good afternoon. Yes, the situation has indeed escalated. It started with Antonella Marrone, a magistrate who expressed critical opinions about Giorgia Meloni back in September 2022. Her comments were seen as deeply provocative, especially given Meloni’s current position as prime minister. The discussions among judges now revolve around protecting the integrity of the judiciary in light of press scrutiny.
**Interviewer:** It seems that the response from the judicial community has been quite defensive. Why do you think the magistrates feel the need to escalate their protections?
**Dario Martini:** The magistrates are concerned about what they perceive as encroachment on judicial independence. There’s a fear that the media’s delving into past remarks by judges could undermine their authoritative standing, especially with political leaders like Meloni, who they believe is being unfairly criticized or exposed. The notion is that public commentary shouldn’t overshadow judicial duties.
**Interviewer:** On another note, Marco Patarnello, a deputy prosecutor, mentioned that Meloni is more dangerous than Berlusconi due to the absence of investigations against her. How has this kind of comment been received politically?
**Dario Martini:** Patarnello’s comments have sparked considerable debate. While some in the left-wing circles supported him, it also brought about backlash regarding the appropriateness of such statements from judges. It raises questions about impartiality and whether magistrates should be commenting on political figures in such a direct manner.
**Interviewer:** The dynamics in this situation are quite complex. In your opinion, how might this affect the relationship between the judiciary and the government?
**Dario Martini:** This tension could lead to a significant rift between the judiciary and the current administration if not managed carefully. The government might interpret these comments as evidence of a biased judiciary, while the judges could claim that their role is under threat. Ultimately, maintaining judicial independence while navigating political criticisms will be crucial moving forward.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dario, for your insights on this evolving situation. It will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming months.
**Dario Martini:** Thank you for having me. It’s definitely a pivotal moment for Italian politics and the judiciary.