Morto Franco Piperno, fu tra fondatori di Potere operaio

Franco Piperno, a prominent figure in Italy’s extraparliamentary left and co-founder of the⁤ radical group Potere Operaio, has passed away at the age of 82 in‍ Cosenza. Known ⁣for ⁤his⁣ meaningful contributions to political activism during the 1960s and 70s, Piperno was a key player in the Marxist operaismo movement alongside notable intellectuals like Toni Negri. He⁢ also ⁤served as a municipal councilor in Cosenza under Mayor Giacomo Mancini and held⁢ academic positions at various⁢ universities,‍ including the University of Calabria and the Polytechnic University of Milan. ⁣His legacy includes involvement in the controversial “7 April trial,” which targeted members of Autonomia Operaia, ⁢leading to a conviction for subversive association,‌ later ⁣prescribed. Piperno’s influence​ on Italian political thought and activism remains significant, marking him ‌as a pivotal⁣ figure in the ⁣country’s‌ tumultuous political⁣ landscape.Franco Piperno, a prominent figure in‍ Italy’s radical left and co-founder‍ of the political movement Potere Operaio, ⁢has⁢ passed away. Known for his involvement in significant historical events,including the 1978 kidnapping of politician Aldo Moro,Piperno sought to mediate between political factions during a tumultuous period in Italian history.He famously coined the term “geometric power” to describe the military capabilities of the Red brigades. His controversial legacy ⁢includes a stint in exile⁣ following accusations of ‌supporting armed groups, and he later returned to Italy ⁤after his sentence was served. Piperno’s life reflects the complexities of⁣ Italy’s political ‍landscape during the 1970s and 1980s.Franco Piperno,a prominent figure in⁢ Italy’s leftist movements‌ and a ‌founding member of the radical group Potere Operaio,has passed away at⁣ the age of 82 in Cosenza after a prolonged illness. Known for his critical stance on globalization and his contributions to cultural discourse, Piperno was also an associate professor of condensed matter physics at the University⁣ of calabria. His literary works include “Elogio dello spirito pubblico meridionale” and “68,” which reflect ⁣on the social movements of ‌the 1960s. Beyond academia,‌ he played⁤ a ⁣significant role in local politics as‌ Cosenza’s cultural ⁢assessor and was​ involved in⁤ community radio initiatives, leaving a lasting impact on both‍ intellectual and⁣ civic life⁣ in Italy [1[1[1[1][2[2[2[2]