“The Democratic Party of the Marche stops staring at the rearview mirror. Look ahead, to the regional elections, and immediately ask Matteo Ricci if there is a willingness to apply or in any case to make a commitment to building a program and alliances. Let’s put an end to the permanent congress, the voters wouldn’t understand.” Words from Romano Carancini, regional dem councilor of the internal majority. Just to be clear, someone closer to the regional secretary Chantal Bomprezzi than to the new MEP from Pesaro, mister 104 thousand preferences.
Carancini, what’s happening?
“The result of the European elections is historic, a watershed for the Democratic Party. It arises from the authority of the candidates, but also from the strength of the regional party. It is an objective fact. Matteo (Ricci, ed.) worked very well, I thank Alessia Morani and Michele Franchi for the great results. The victory anthem of the Brothers of Italy should not be denied, but be careful, in numerical terms the center-right loses 35 thousand votes and the center-left gains the same number. Now the Region is contestable again and there is not a single one minute to waste.”
And how?
“The secretariat of the Democratic Party and Ricci come to the table and make peace. His statement is unequivocal. Ask him for his willingness to apply or make a commitment to the regional elections, from the program to the alliances.”
Which?
“Avs, M5S, IV and Action. For me, there are all the conditions for a broad ‘commitment'”.
Ricci talked about teasing.
“If spite is the third candidacy, that of Michele Franchi, the regional secretariat has not made any choice, it is a national decision and I believe it should be respected. No spite, rather mistakes, yes.”
For example?
“The latest is to fuel a low-level controversy over the preferences held by Elly Schlein. No boycott, nor do I think it needs legitimation, after having brought the party here from 16 to 25%”.
And the group leader Mangialardi whose resignation Bomprezzi asked for?
“I don’t think it’s a current issue anymore. Soon the vice president of the Regional Council will be elected in place of Biancani. Let’s see if we understand that the party and the group must work together, first and foremost on the issues.”
Which?
“I’ll give you just one figure, mobility in healthcare, active and passive. In the balance we will lose 43 million euros in 2023, exactly like in 2019. I think it is enough to demonstrate the total failure of the Acquaroli reform”.
Alessandro Caporaletti
