“Wink winked at Askatasuna, violent words towards Israel, vulgar and misogynistic photomontages towards Giorgia Meloni, actions against the police, shameful words towards Ukrainians. The Rector of the Polytechnic and the academic community must intervene immediately towards Professor Massimo Zucchetti. It is not acceptable to witness such serious positions and such violent tones without a reaction from the university. Zucchetti’s behavior has nothing to do with freedom of demonstration and expression. We hope that measures will be taken soon against this person to assess whether or not he is suitable for the role he holds: attacks on institutions, caresses of attackers, insults towards those who are victims cannot find space”. This was declared by Augusta Montaruli, deputy group leader of the Brothers of Italy in the Chamber.
“Professor Massimo Zucchetti is a terrible example of a teacher. Classic demonstration of how dangerous it is to have ‘bad teachers’ in our universities, which among other things Italy does not need. On social media, between blasphemies and references to the years of Lead, he offends the Ukrainian people, claiming that their national team involved in the European football championships is only good enough to send to the slaughter at the front. A concept he should be ashamed of. This professor, member of the Communists Sinistra Popular and No Tav activist, should be punished for his behavior. Be ashamed and apologize”, adds the senator of the Brothers of Italy, Paolo Marcheschi, group leader in the Culture and Sport commission of Palazzo Madama.
“Criticism, even harsh criticism, of those who govern is legitimate. A sexist insult is another thing, especially if it comes from a university professor, who should set an example for his students. For this reason I believe it is necessary for the Polytechnic University of Turin to intervene against Massimo Zucchetti, a full professor who during the days of the G7 published a sexist post against the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni. The teacher in question is no stranger to rather unpleasant comments on social media: we confidently await a reaction from the rector of the Polytechnic”, concludes Fratelli d’Italia senator Elena Leonardi, vice-president of the bicameral commission of inquiry into gender violence, in a note.
