General Roberto Vannacci, who became the center of attention and the subject of controversy this summer due to his writings in his book ‘The world has turned upside down’, will assume the role of chief of staff of the army’s ground operations forces command.
This is reported by the website of La Gazzetta di Lucca, the city of Viareggio where the soldier lived. Vannacci was replaced as commander of the Military Geography Institute, which he assumed last June.
According to La Gazzetta di Lucca, the command to which he is currently assigned is one of the highest positions in the Italian army. Defense sources explain to Adnkronos that this is not a promotion, just a role that suits his role, and that he will not have “direct decision-making autonomy.”
Vannacci’s reaction: “Appointment appropriate to my rank”
Commenting on the news, Vannacci said, “Starting tomorrow, I will be in Rome for my new position as Chief of General Staff of the Land Operations Forces Command. It is an appointment appropriate to my rank, duty and experience,” says Vannacci. “I will undertake it with great determination and passion, and it will see me in the capital where I will serve.” “It is a prestigious position. It is a command that deals with the approval, preparation and training of units that have to leave on operational missions abroad.”
“I firmly believe that I have not violated any legal or disciplinary rules. Just as I am confident that once the investigations are completed, everything will return to normal. Despite the controversies, I have never feared for my career,” the general said.
Political reactions. Riccardo Magi: “Worthless appointment, Vannacci rewarded for shouting”
However, the first political reactions were recorded immediately. “The appointment of General Vannacci as chief of staff of the ground operations forces is worthless. He was probably rewarded for his literary efforts, but it is a confirmation that with this government xenophobia, homophobia and conspiracy theorists are virtues, not disadvantages. Instead of dismissing a soldier Betraying the values of the constitution to which he swore with his words The person who does it is approved at the highest levels of the Army,” explains Riccardo Magi, leader of Più Europa.
Magi concludes: “Minister Crosetto, initially outraged by the sentences in Vannacci’s book, contradicts himself and proves once again that he is the bright side of the most brutal policies of the Meloni government: It is simply shameful to value the worst situation in Italy, our Armed Forces.” .
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