From the reforms to the Pnrr, from the Month to the Stability Pact, passing through the Tunisia and Ukraine dossiers, to the scourge of violence against women. It’s a total Giorgia Meloni participating in the ‘Forum in Masseria’ review. Interviewed by Bruno Vespa, the prime minister begins by revealing that she called the mother of Giulia Tramontano, who was “shocked by this girl and the story of this seven-month-old baby that was in her womb”. The prime minister notes that “two lives were taken” and therefore hopes “that the judiciary will give very clear signals about this”. In addition, still speaking of violence against women, she recognizes that it is a “cultural issue”, which is why she would like to bring “the victims who are still there or the relatives of the victims who are no longer there to tell their story in schools”.
During the interview, then, Meloni guarantees that Italy will bring home the third installment of the Pnrr and that “until August 31” some objectives of the Plan will be revised to include the RePowerEu chapter. No step forward, however, regarding the ratification of the reform of the Mes treaty, an issue that for Meloni “it would be stupid to open now”, that is, when we still don’t know “what are the new rules on the Stability and Growth Pact, on which there is no conviction of the proposal of the European Commission”. “If Italy also ratifies the reform – he adds -, do we know that the Mes would not be requested by anyone? But not by Italy, because at least while I am in government there is no possibility, but not even by others because the Mes is a stigma . It’s a tool that runs the risk of blocking resources that could be used”. And speaking of resources, the prime minister reiterates that she intends to lower taxes given that in Italy “there is a wage problem”. “I am working to confirm the cut in the tax burden. Make it structural? That is our objective. Of course, this depends on the revenue that the state has”.
Addressing the issue of reforms, Meloni therefore reminds those who oppose differentiated autonomy that “there are no Regions that are discriminated against and others that are strengthened”. At the base, he says, there is “a principle that holds governors and the political class accountable”, and “it does not surprise me that those who most challenge it are also those who have not been able to spend European funds”. With regard to constitutional reform, Meloni, who in recent days has mandated the elaboration of a proposal that provides for the post of prime minister, sends a message to the opposition: “If the approach is to say no to everything, we will ask the Italians a referendum to tell us what they think”. And to DEM secretary Elly Schlein, who believes the government is setting up an authoritarian state, Meloni replies: “I want to reassure you: the center right has always defended the freedom of citizens, families and companies. The Italians will judge our measures , and also the pulpit on the subject of authoritarianism that comes from those who defend who prevents a minister from presenting a book”. A blow that even reached the Nazarene, prompting Schlein’s reply: “Meloni is concerned about the country, before it destroys us.”
Closing credits are for the Tunisian affair, with the Prime Minister flying again to President Kais Saied on Sunday – this time with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte – to seek a solution that would be the IMF loan to the country. “I work almost daily – he recalls -. Together with this mission, a first-aid package from the Commission should also be put in place, preparatory to favoring the agreement. On what I continue to ask the Tunisian government and the IMF for a pragmatic and non-ideological approach And it seems to me that important steps are being taken in this sense.” Finally, on Ukraine Meloni confirms his support for Kiev “until the end” for a “credible and serious Italy”. A trustworthy nation, where politicians don’t change their mind depending on whether they are in government or opposition, which is what I’m seeing from many, is a nation that she can speak to when she needs support.”
Source: IL Tempo
Emma Fitzgerald is an accomplished political journalist and author at The Nation View. With a background in political science and international relations, she has a deep understanding of the political landscape and the forces that shape it.
