Confidentiel

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Confidentiel
CategoriesTransnational political magazine
Founder Stefano Delle Chiaie
Founded1979
Final issue1981
Country
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Argentina
Based in
  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Barcelona
  • Buenos Aires

Confidentiel was a far-right magazine which existed between 1979 and 1981. Although it was based in Paris, France, it was also published in different countries: Spain, Italy and Argentina. The magazine is known for its founder, Italian far-right activist Stefano Delle Chiaie.

History and profile

Confidentiel was launched by Stefano Delle Chiaie in Paris in 1979 to revitalize the neo-fascist movement. [1] The others involved in the establishment of the magazine were former members of the Italian far-right group Ordine Nuovo. [1] The magazine had offices in Barcelona, Rome and Buenos Aires. [1] It was started in Argentina in 1980. [1] The editorial board of the magazine included Gérald Penciolelli, Jean-Marc Brissaud, Paulo de Castro, Enrique Sixto de Borbón-Parma and Catherine Barnay. [1] Of them Gérald Penciolelli and Catherine Barnay coedited Confidentiel. [2] Ernesto Milá, a Spanish far-right militant, was among its contributors. [3] Adriano Tilgher was the director of the Italian edition. [4]

Confidentiel folded in France in 1981 after producing eight issues. [1] The final issue of its Italian edition appeared in Spring 1982. [1]

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