The victory on this issue has certainly been affected by the tragedy of Fukushima and the rejection of a type of energy that leaves as an inheritance to future generations the unresolved and dangerous issue of radioactive waste.
Water:
On this topic, the questions were two. The repeal of the first law allowed to counter the acceleration of the privatization imposed by the government, which wanted to force local authorities to deliver water services to private companies by the end of 2011. Now this is no longer possible.
The repeal of the second law has eliminated the possibility that the private sector manages water services, increasing fares and making big profits on the water.
In this case, the underlying theme was that of “the common goods”: the water is not a product on which to speculate, but a good that belongs to all and must be managed in a public and transparent way.
Legitimate impediment:
The repeal of this law “ad personam”, designed to allow Berlusconi not to present himself at trials under the guise of official duties, insisted that the law is equal for everyone, and especially for those who hold public office.
In this case, the victory is the result of a wave of indignation and rejection of a mindset in which those who have money and power can do anything.
