Salvini and the Open Arms trial: “If I am found guilty, a political battle will be waged”

Update. Best: Conservative restoration. Matteo Salvini has decided that it is time to put his hand and head to the party. A role that was never particularly suited to him, the Northern League secretary’s heart beats purely for communication, which earned him the most impressive accolades. But now it seems the time has come. To avoid new disagreements and mend the rifts and rifts that risk separating him from those closest to him. Who knows, maybe even the “fatigue” he spoke of in front of MPs last week played a part in his willingness to shut down a very prickly domestic front.

The truth is that it will happen in November Congress of the Lombard League. Now few were betting on it, but while Lombard wasn’t the only Congress missing (a good chunk of the South was missing), it was a glaring hole. Congress’s celebration, on the other hand, indicated Salvini’s willingness to move toward federalism. The secretary could announce it on Monday at the Federal Council in Rome in the afternoon, but in reality there is only one point on the agenda: «Trial and request for conviction of Matteo SalviniThe Lega’s efforts to protect democracy, the popular vote and the security of citizens are put at risk by the anti-Italian left, which uses the courts for political revenge.” The 6 years demanded by the Palermo prosecutors, starting with the secretary, shocked many members of the Northern League: “If they condemn me, another political battle will be fought – He told those close to him. dark face -. It must be clear to all that we will not let something of this magnitude fall.” Together with colleagues, Georgia Meloni and Antonio TajaniThis was a real tonic for the Northern League leader.

The Lombard Conference was announced, promised, and not convened for more than a year and a half. This is because Salvini has lifelong friends, so the choices are very difficult from a human perspective. Of the possible candidates, the most popular is without a doubt Massimiliano Romeo. Leader of the group in the Senate for 6 years, leader of the group in the Lombardy region for the previous 5 years, a Catholic close to the traditionalists, without shouting it, he would appear a natural candidate to lead the Lombard League. Still, up to this moment Salvini had not revealed himself and the Congress had not yet taken place. The Salvinians were already members of the Northern League because of the difficulty of deceiving the expectations of the other Lombards who were politically born with him. However, Lazio appointed its new federal undersecretaries Luciano Durrigan and Venice Alberto StefaniIt would allow Salvini to see the federal Congress without being bogged down in the necessary weaving.

Of course, disgruntled people note that this change was prompted by the characters of the predecessors. Giancarlo Giorgetti and Lorenzo Fontana, Something doesn’t add up: Durricone is the Undersecretary of Labor (and Commissioner in Lazio, Campania and Sicily) and Stefani is Secretary in Veneto. But there is also a gender problem: although Northern League voters are predominantly women, and election results have long rewarded female candidates, The League is a staunchly male party and the positions held by women can be counted on one hand. Also, this week Salvini is coordinating the heads of departments Armando SiriIn a charismatic party like the League, there is always a desire to give more importance to concentrated leaders.

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