One of the issues at the table of the Meloni Government Cabinet is differentiated autonomy from the Regions, which Roberto Calderoli, Minister of Regional Affairs, hastened and has caused stomachache not only in some local authorities but also in some local governments. Fratelli party of Italy. Therefore, at the center of the government’s agenda is the so-called “Provisions for the implementation of differentiated autonomy of Territories with Ordinary status”.
What is differentiated autonomy
Differentiated autonomy is when the state allows a region to legislate autonomously on a particular issue. For example, at this historic moment, Regions can enact regional health laws regardless of what the national rules are. Differentiated autonomy also brings with it another aspect that is not trivial, given that it is the tax issue that worries detractors and scientists the most. In fact, with entitlements, Regions can also withhold tax revenues that will no longer be distributed nationally according to collective needs.
Government steps up autonomy: Calderoli is already drafting law
To date, the subjects of simultaneous legislation are, inter alia, international relations and relations with the European Union, foreign trade, education, health protection, food, sports, ports and civil airports, large transport and navigation networks, communication, energy, culture. and the environment.
It is not a new invention, because the autonomy of the Regions is also envisaged in our Constitution. As a matter of fact, Article 116 of the Basic Charter states: “Other forms and special conditions of autonomy regarding the matters referred to in the third paragraph of Article 117 and the matters referred to in sub-paragraphs l) of the second paragraph of the same article, shall apply to the limited justice organization of the peace, n) es), 119 It may be attributed to other Regions by the law of the State, at the initiative of the relevant Region, in consultation with the local authorities, in accordance with the principles set forth in Article “.
What changed with Roberto Calderoli’s offer?
Meanwhile, the law provides for the so-called “basic performance levels” (Lep), that is, basic requirements in the field of civil and social rights; to prevent the condition of individual areas, but also the formation of excessive gaps between one zone and another.
But here comes one of the most controversial points, because according to the bill, which gives the government one year to decide on the Lep issue, the Regions will be able to formulate an agreement without the decision of the Prime Minister who will establish the Lep. . Financing will be paid based on the region’s historical expenditures in seeking autonomy.
Obviously, the biggest debate is over the distribution of money in this way, because those who are not convinced of the Association’s proposal argue that this system will only increase the economic and social gap between the north and the south. It is no accident that Fatto Quotidiano speaks of “the separation of the rich” in his critique of reform.
Source: Today IT
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