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Agnelli Family Negotiates €140M Sale Amid Strikes and Criticism

12/18/2025

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The Agnelli family confirmed negotiations for a €140 million sale of La Repubblica and La Stampa to Greece's Antenna Group, led by Theodore Kyriakou, a conservative with ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Journalists have initiated strikes demanding job security and editorial independence.
The Italian parliament has summoned GEDI executives to testify on the sale.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the newspapers while acknowledging the need for domestic ownership.

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The Agnelli family confirmed negotiations for a €140 million sale of La Repubblica and La Stampa to Greece's Antenna Group, led by Theodore Kyriakou, a conservative with ties to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Journalists have initiated strikes demanding job security and editorial independence.
The Italian parliament has summoned GEDI executives to testify on the sale.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the newspapers while acknowledging the need for domestic ownership.