Greta Thunberg guest on Che tempo che fa: from Stockholm to Gaza, 7 years of activism that divided the world
On Sunday 2 November Greta Thunberg will be a guest of Fabio Fazio a What’s the weather like?broadcast on NOVE and streaming on discovery+ from 7.30pm. The announcement came from the program’s official channels, and the episode promises to be one of the most followed of the season. The Swedish activist, a global symbol of the fight against the climate crisis, will discuss with the host central issues such as the ecological transition, environmental justice and her recent participation in the Freedom Flotilla, the humanitarian action aimed at Gaza which cost her detention by the Israeli authorities.
On Sunday at Che Tempo Che Fa we will host Greta Thunberg.
Posted by Che Tempo Che Fa on Thursday, October 30, 2025
From the squares of Stockholm to the global stage
Greta Thunberg was born in Stockholm in 2003 into a family linked to the world of entertainment: her mother Malena Ernman is an internationally renowned opera singer, her father Svante Thunberg a theater actor. At just fifteen years old, in August 2018, the young Swede began her school strike in front of the Stockholm Parliament, armed only with a handwritten sign: Skolstrejk för climatet. That solitary, almost desperate gesture triggered a global movement, Fridays For Future, which within a few months brought millions of young people to the streets. Her determination and direct language, devoid of rhetoric, make her a point of reference in an often tense debate between science and politics.
Greta has always spoken openly about her Asperger’s diagnosis, a trait she considers an asset rather than a limitation, because it allows her to focus doggedly on scientific data and avoid the distractions of political diplomacy. Over the years, her figure has taken on a symbolic weight: from a solitary teenager to the leader of a planetary movement, to the point of becoming the most recognizable face of the new ecological generation.
Activism that doesn’t stop at the climate
In 2025, Thunberg has broadened the scope of her commitment. In the summer he took part in the Freedom Flotilla mission, which set sail from the Mediterranean with a symbolic load of aid intended for the population of Gaza. His ship, the Madleenwas intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters and the activists were arrested and detained. Greta said she was insulted, beaten and stripped during detention. The case raised a diplomatic storm: Amnesty International spoke of violations of international law and several UN experts had already called for safe passage for the flotilla. After a few hours of detention, Thunberg was expelled and repatriated, while the other activists faced longer administrative proceedings.
The episode marked a new phase in his journey: from the defense of the environment to the denunciation of injustices linked to conflicts and humanitarian crises. Greta is no longer just the girl who strikes for the climate, but a voice that intertwines ecology, human rights and political responsibility.
The wait for Fazio’s interview
The meeting with Fabio Fazio comes at a time when the global debate on climate is more heated than ever. 2024 was the warmest year on record, with temperatures more than 1.5 degrees higher than pre-industrial times, oceans at record highs and an increasingly rapid rate of glacier melt. In this context, Greta Thunberg’s voice maintains a particular strength: she does not propose compromises, but recalls the reality of scientific data and the urgency of political choices.
According to previews, the interview will address the climate issue alongside that of peace and human rights. Fazio presented his guest as “the global symbol of the fight for the climate and the commitment to peace”, implying that it will not be a simple technical discussion but a broader reflection on the role of activism today.
The meaning of a symbol
Greta Thunberg divides, but does not leave indifferent. There are those who consider her an icon, capable of giving voice to a generation tired of empty promises, and those who accuse her of excessive protagonism. The fact remains that, seven years after his first strike, his message has shaped a new language: the climate crisis is no longer just a scientific issue, but a moral and political responsibility.
His participation in What’s the weather like? it will not just be a television moment, but a return to the European public debate. Greta arrives in Italy after months of media silence and with a personal story that is still fresh. His presence in front of the cameras will be an opportunity to measure how much his voice, after so many battles and controversies, is still able to stir consciences.
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