Italian writer Saviano assails EU over mafia money-laundering

Italian writer Saviano assails EU over mafia money-laundering

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Social Studies, Business, Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

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Roberto Saviano, author of 'Gomorrah', faces threats due to his work exposing the Italian mafia. Despite the mafia's significant economic influence in Europe, efforts to combat them are insufficient. Saviano, under constant threat, continues to challenge the mafia through his writings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the annual turnover of the Italian mafia organizations as mentioned in the video?

€150 billion

€100 billion

€50 billion

€200 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European country is highlighted as a major entry point for cocaine?

Germany

Italy

France

Spain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism of the current efforts to combat the mafia?

Lack of police response

Insufficient legal framework

No real battle plan against reinvestment

Too much focus on ordinary dealers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Roberto Saviano plan to continue doing despite threats?

Organizing public conferences

Working with the police

Living in Italy

Writing books targeting the mafia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the final section of the video?

The need for a strategy against mafia reinvestment

Saviano's public appearances

The economic impact of the mafia

The role of the judiciary