The Italian Five Star Movement, known in Italian as Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S), is a political party that emerged in Italy in the late 2000s. Founded by comedian Beppe Grillo and web strategist Gianroberto Casaleggio, the party first came into the spotlight through Grillo's popular blog and a series of "V-Day" gatherings, which stood for "Vaffanculo Day" (roughly translating to "F*** Off Day"), aimed at expressing dissatisfaction with the Italian political establishment.
The Five Star Movement is characterized by its use of the internet for direct demo…
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