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Barbara Spinelli, a prominent journalist and former Member of the European Parliament, has passed away at the age of 80. She was a co-founder of the newspaper La Repubblica.
Barbara Spinelli, a journalist and former Member of the European Parliament, has died at the age of 80. Spinelli was also a founding figure of the newspaper La Repubblica. Her passing marks the end of a notable career in Italian journalism and politics.
Spinelli's career spanned decades, during which she contributed significantly to public discourse through her writing and her political engagement. Her role in the establishment of La Repubblica places her among the influential figures who shaped Italy's post-war media landscape. Her death is noted with respect across the Italian press.
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Left: La Repubblica reports the death of Barbara Spinelli, a journalist and former MEP who was among the founders of the newspaper.
Center: Corriere della Sera and La Stampa report the death of Barbara Spinelli, a journalist and former Member of the European Parliament.
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