«The overall result of the Democratic Party in Italy goes beyond all expectations. The percentage estimated in the polls was significantly lower, around 20%, it went well, much better than expected.”
Thus the national president of the LiberalPd Enzo Bianco commented, in an interview on a private television, the result of the Democratic Party in the European elections. «A series of reasons contribute to this result – he added. Certainly Schlein who spent herself with extraordinary generosity and commitment. I don’t always agree with her, I come from a different background, but I must say frankly that I have seen Elly Schlein around all over Italy, and even here in Sicily, several times, with commitment and generosity. But let’s look closely at how it went, for example – underlined Bianco – a truly very important contribution was made by the mayors of the Democratic Party who participated in these elections. In Italy by far the most voted person is Antonio Decaro, the mayor of Bari and president of the Anci, who had an incredible number of votes. But the mayor of Florence, Nardella, also did well; that of Pesaro, Ricci and the mayor of Bergamo, Gori. By governing the cities, we have been able to offer an example of good administration which has been rewarded by the citizens.”
«In Sicily this result – stated the former Interior Minister and former mayor of Catania – was not so positive even if there are some good results such as that of Giuseppe Lupo, a result of a candidate who has gathered a consensus that it did not go towards the regional leaders of the party. His was seen as an independent, innovative candidacy. The official candidates supported by the party secretariat had a less brilliant result, even though they were people of great value such as Bartolo and Nicita. The mobilization that took place in Sicily was very positive but we will have to think seriously to understand why there is this difference in trend between Italy, even southern Italy, and Sicily. I don’t want to carry out trials or condemnations however – concluded Bianco – it is useful to reflect because we need to look ahead with optimism, correct the things that have not worked perfectly and try to go in the right direction”.
