The party’s former secretary and MP argues that “we need a force capable of making a real impact in a new centre-left government. And Onorato? He’s a civic candidate; we’re bloody politicians”. Meanwhile, Magi’s supporters are warning President Hallissey: “Don’t call a party congress.” Appeals are ready, but Della Vedova says: “I hope they abandon this course of action. The judiciary cannot halt a party’s democratic process on the basis of an overly restrictive interpretation of the party constitution.”