This of course does not change Italy's systematic non-compliance with EU directives and Strasbourg Court sentences, such as the Riolo Affair vs. Italy judged of July 17, 2008. The court has already condemned Italy for press censorship but Italy, which like all European states is obliged to bide by Strasbourg sentences, continues to ignore the ruling at the expense of State and, further, the reporters and editors who were sued and still must pay damages and trial costs despite the European Court rulings. The intent is to sue dissent off the map with costly trials. Blogs and small editors can't afford to report facts. Riolo is just one of many- and this government is set on making it impossible for reporters and editors to disclose whatever is not agreeable to Berlusconi's gang.