Nico Stumpo, a Democratic Party MP has urged the center-right politicians to distance themselves from the New Force (Forza Nuova) and condemn its violent and racist actions.

The Council of Europe Secretary General Jagland has called on Member States to fight discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) has condemned Italian MEP Mario Borghezio’s racist remarks about Cécile Kyenge, Italian Minister of Integration.

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has criticised the way the Italian Football Federation handled the racist incident during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Roma last Sunday. Mr. Blatter said the decision to merely fine Roma for their fans' racist chanting during the match was “not valid” and “not acceptable.”