ItalyThe Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) ruled in favor of the state, rejecting a man’s claim for compensation after he developed gambling addiction. The court stated that there was no legal obligation for the State to warn citizens about the risks of gambling, and that playing games is a voluntary act. The ruling sparked broader philosophical debate about the limits of individual freedom versus state responsibility, questioning whether adults can expect protection from their own harmful decisions. The judgment emphasized that the State is not a 'Leviathan' overseeing all human activity, but rather a protector of constitutional rights, not a guardian guiding individuals like a 'Civis Romanus'. It criticized both extreme libertarianism and excessive state intervention, highlighting ideological divides over personal freedoms and social costs.
Bias read (Center): While the article presents a critical stance toward both extreme libertarianism and excessive state control, it does not clearly favor one ideology over the other. Instead, it frames the issue as a philosophical and ideological conflict between opposing views, without taking a definitive position on
