Italy's Proposed Ban on Foreign Words Sparks Controversy.

Italy's far-right Brothers of Italy party has proposed a law that would impose a fine of up to €100,000 ($108,000) on the use of foreign words that have Italian translations in official and public-facing communications. The proposal echoes laws passed by the fascist government in 1923, which aimed to preserve and protect the Italian language and culture from foreign influence. The government is particularly concerned about the use of English in Italian professional communication, which it says has increased by 773% since 2000. The proposal has been criticized for its absurdity and authoritarian nature.