In due course. The Repubblica article does a straight news summary of all the positions and reactions in the English language press. It does not enter in merit of authority on the source of the Guardian's criticism. As far as I'm concerned- and this is my opinion, no more- it is the position in itself that lays down several of Italy's failures towards the G8, most notably Kofi Annan's alleged irate letter to Berlusconi on failed promises (as reported by the FT). Or Geldof's apt depiction of Berlusconi as Mr. Three-Percent. 3% of what Berlusconi promises comes through. While the Guardian has taken the lead today, the FT, the WSJ and Der Spiegel have been very critical.

The case has been covered by all the major Italian dailes: Il Sole 24 Ore, il Corriere della Sera, la Stampa.