A clear ending. But only in appearance. A statement that, if read correctly, is actually an invitation to effort. Find a square and change Florence’s monochromatic future. Matteo Renzi, during the rally held last night at the Italia Viva party, addressed a thousand and more subjects. And after talking about Ustica, national politics and Elly Schlein, the IV leader analyzed a current topic: the outline of alliances in the elections for the next mayor of Florence (to be held in the spring of 2024). “Of course, I will never go with the right. But if there are civic expressions, we’ll see what will happen. The Democratic Party governed these ten years with Nardella and had money that no one else had. Had. If there’s a political game, we won’t stay with the right, if there is a civic challenge, it’s all worth it.” Very clear words, which underline two aspects.
If moderates nominate a member, an executive from Fdi, Lega or Fi, Italia Viva will go it alone. And it will present Stefania Saccardi as a candidate at the Palazzo Vecchio. To then forge an alliance (probably with the left) in the fifteen days between the first round and the (probable) vote. It doesn’t take a polling wizard to understand that if Renzi goes it alone, he will drain votes from the Democratic Party. But the former prime minister sends a clear message to the Florentine centre-right. If the moderates find the political synthesis around a citizen, a man of culture, an industrialist or a professional, Italia Viva will sit down at the table. And he will argue with them.
From the right mouths (officially) sewn. There are two reasons: such a choice cannot (obviously) pass the scrutiny of national leaders. It is also undeniable to remember how the moderate lilies are clearly divided between those who want a dialogue with the Rignano native (“it would be an opportunity to send the Democratic Party home and win”, a Lega executive tells us) and those who fear of stumbling (“Renzi is not to be trusted, he would like to decide everything himself”). A long, unpredictable and decisive chess game for the future of the last red fort.
Source: IL Tempo

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