Beppe Grillo Taps into Frustrations of European Lost Generation

``... whereas the Greeks have not yet stirred up the old political system, the Grillini have found unexpected success. They were long underestimated in Italy, yet they long ago started having an effect. They have, for example, fundamentally shaken up the old party system, with its irreconcilable right-wing and left-wing factions. A new political class has emerged with them. Since the advent of the Grillini, Italians are debating Europe more than ever before, including their country's possible exit from the euro zone.''

See also:

• Italy paralysed as Grillo plots exit route from euro
• Italian newcomer Grillo predicts collapse in six months