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Italy's ruling party may introduce new law to stop people using English words in Italian. People could get fined for using English and other non-Italian words in official communications. idea is from government member Fabio Rampelli. He is worried about growing number of English words in Italian. He called it "Anglomania". He is unhappy with word "dispenser". He wrote: "We continue our battle for use of Italian instead of English. We can't understand why we say 'dispenser'." Mr Rampelli said English is damaging Italian language. He wants people to get fine if they use English words. The fines could be between €5,000 and €100,000 ($5,500 and $110,000).

English has been increasing around world for over century. The Internet and social media have increased its use. Most languages now use English words. Many people are concerned that English is harming their native language. However, not all Italians agree with having fines for use of English. top Italian linguistics society, Accademia della Crusca, said it totally disagreed with Mr Rampelli's idea. Other people support the fines. They are worried about growing number of English words in Italian. They say that since year 2000, the number of English words in use in Italian language has increased by amazing 773 per cent. There are no signs that this will stop.