The International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists condemned the dismissal and criticised Agenzia Nova for having censored Nunziati.

The National Federation of the Italian Press said in a statement, “It is unacceptable that a question, no matter how uncomfortable, could cost him his job,” and pledged to help Nunziati with any steps he might take going forward.

“Journalists aren’t supposed to ask questions!” - Agencia Nova, apparently