AGI – The “thank you” written in large letters on the two panels located at the sides of the stage, then the notes of Rino Gaetano with ‘The sky is always bluer: Giorgia Meloni enters the room set up at the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome amidst the enthusiasm of the party leaders for the outcome of the European elections. At 2 am the prime minister draws up the results of the polls. From Tuesday the new European balances will be analysed, with the belief that what happened in France will slow down the process for choosing the Union’s leaders even further. But in the meantime, now we’re celebrating. Between selfies and smiles. Between the Italian anthem sung by the Prime Minister and the deputies and senators and a banner displayed on the stage.
Arianna remains behind the scenes, there are the Minister of Agricultural Policies Francesco Lollobrigida, the deputy minister at the Mef, Maurizio Leo, the group leader Lucio Malan and many parliamentarians. “They saw us coming but were not able to stop us”, says the prime minister, “I am proud that our nation is presenting itself at the G7 and in Europe with the strongest government of all. It is a satisfaction and also a great responsibility” . Happiness is having passed the political bar, having won the referendum between the two visions of Europe. “We saw each other almost two years ago – begins Meloni upon his arrival at the electoral headquarters – and it was a beautiful night, now it is even more beautiful. Two years ago it was a bet based on hope. Many people had believed in us. After almost two years of government those same people have” given us their trust, “this has enormous value for me. We made difficult choices in a difficult time” in which “there was no money to waste. We did what was right to do”. for Italy, “not for the party. I want to say thanks to the majority of Italians who chose Fdi. I am proud of the result of Fdi, the League and FI”. And again: “The system is becoming bipolar again. It’s good news, there are opposing views and citizens are asked which side they’re on. Today they told us that they are on our side.”
Now the goal is to look with optimism to the next events, primarily the G7, thanks to “the moving result. It is fuel to move forward with greater determination”. “A signal that I understand and am ready to take”, underlines the prime minister while the managers present sing the chorus: “Giorgia, Giorgia”. A Council of Ministers is scheduled for 1.30pm which will also have on the agenda a legislative decree on the G7 to strengthen security, then the summit will open on Wednesday. But the spotlight will also be on the Senate: the calendar will be voted on Tuesday, the premiership will be accelerated from the following day while votes on autonomy begin in the Chamber.
