After the frost in the League comes the sarcasm of one of its allies, as well as Minister of Defense, for the candidacy of Roberto Vannacci, as an independent in the Northern League ranks at the next European elections. “It has been clear for months that he would do so. He will certainly be elected and the European institutions will be able to enjoy his contribution of ideas and values. I am sure that his presence will help the League electorally. A win-win choice, as they say. For him , for the League and for the army”. So does the minister Guido Crosetto, commenting on Affaritaliani.it. the announcement of the Northern League leader Matteo Salvini.
The coldness of the League
Crosetto’s reference to the general suspended from the army for “compromising his prestige and reputation” is evident. Salvini and Vannacci have many things in common: the same values and above all the same sense of the State”, the Defense Minister said in an interview with the paper.
As mentioned, Vannacci’s candidacy does not even warm the hearts of the League, which actually reacted with substantial coldness to the Northern League leader’s decision. “There are many other valid names in my party,” said Gian Marco Centinaio, Northern League vice-president of the Senate.
Vannacci’s candidacy? “I hope I can contribute to making strong lists and obtaining a good result for the League, I am very happy with the candidates proposed in Fvg, candidates of value and expression of my territory. I will work for these three candidates, given that at most can express three preferences”. The president of the Fvg and exponent of the League says this on Un Giorno da Pecora, on Rai Radio1 Massimiliano Fedriga.
Crippa: “Let him run”
The response from Salvini’s entourage was of a different tone. “He too has a large following in the Armed Forces and in Leonardo. And since he has such a large following, he should run and compete in a difficult and expensive electoral campaign.” Thus the deputy secretary of the league Andrea Crippain response to Crosetto’s words.
“The minister also said that Vannacci has the same sense of the State as Salvini. Well, let him also demonstrate that he has a sense of the State, make a contribution, count himself and take the preferences in a tiring and expensive electoral campaign. This too would be a ‘win-win operation for everyone and, given Crosetto’s experience in Leonardo, it would make a great contribution to the European centre-right”, concludes Crippa.
