Italy Introduces Legislation to Fine Those Who Use English Words in Official Communications
Italy introduces new legislation that could fine the use of English and other foreign words in official communications up to €100,000 ($108,705). Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party is spearheading the campaign to preserve Italian language and culture. The proposed law requires anyone holding public office to have written and oral knowledge of Italian and prohibits the use of English in official documentation. The legislation is yet to go up for parliamentary debate.