in the wide fieldSchlein’s plasters. The primaries are now the wound. Bonelli: “Let’s put forward a relative of a victim from Bologna as a candidate.” Conte the “generous one”On the left now, in order to avoid the ‘gazebos’, they are hoping that the new electoral law will not be passed: “Fontana, Romeo, Zaia and Fedriga will not give up the single-member constituencies”. Meanwhile, other suggestions for third-party candidates are emergingbyCarmelo Caruso27 AUG 26
The caseSchlein is alarming businesses with her remarks on windfall profits. Regina (Confindustria): “Populism”The Council of Ministers has approved an extension to the excise duty cut, but the PD secretary insists: target windfall profits. The energy spokesperson for the employers’ organisation says: “We are opposed to this. It smacks of a policy devoid of ideas.”byLuca Roberto26 AUG 26
The ‘no-cheating’ policyWindfall profits and wealth tax: Schlein and Giorgetti are chasing taxes depending on the poll of the dayThe PD secretary wants the windfall tax introduced immediately and on its own, whilst the wealth tax should only be implemented ‘at European level’. The Minister for the Economy takes the opposite view. However, this is not driven by any EU policy, but by what is politically most advantageous based on the latest opinion pollsbyLuciano Capone25 AUG 26
The procedureThis transformed centre-left is impossible to ‘moderate’Anyone still clinging to the PD’s ideas from 2016 now finds themselves ‘on the right’. What common ground can they find with those who have pulled the rug out from under their feet?byLuigi Marattin24 AUG 26
on the leftSchlein is set to become the PD’s longest-serving secretary. An analysis of an adjective that was once reserved for boilersThe secret to longevity at the Nazareno lies in the diet, it seems. Mediation soup reheated twice a day, nothing raw, nothing that requires prolonged chewing. The decisive factor, however, is the almost total absence of the substance that wreaks havoc in those circles, namely resolve and claritybySalvatore Merlo22 AUG 26
editorialThe ‘unconventional’ stance on migrants is precisely that of the PDSchlein’s accusations against Frederiksen do not stand up to political scrutiny: with the exception of the Spanish government, European socialists hold a variety of positions, particularly those who are part of broad-based coalitionsbyRedazione19 AUG 26
the editor’s editorialThe left is still without a foolproof candidate‘With these leaders…’ as Nanni Moretti used to say. It is this very thought that made Lavitola dream of Ranucci’s candidacy, but it is also the fear shared by a significant section of the centre-left. Mayors, outsiders, surprises: possible alternatives to the Schlein-Conte duopolybyClaudio Cerasa17 AUG 26
A newspaper for EllySchlein wants L’Unità (and is considering Susanna Turco as editor-in-chief)The PD is targeting the historic communist newspaper and has announced an offer. But the publisher, Romeo, is playing for time: “As of today, no proposal has been made. I will consider other expressions of interest.” The secretary’s idea is to entrust the editorship to the journalist with whom she co-wrote her book, "L’Imprevista"byRuggiero Montenegro12 AUG 26
The CrossroadsBetween Kyiv and Defence, Gori’s doubts about Schlein and the broad coalition resurface. Renzi is waiting for himThe reformist Democrat is once again pondering the future. Meanwhile, the former prime minister is still looking for a candidate for the primaries, and Picierno would also like him to be part of his political projectbyRuggiero Montenegro8 AUG 26
Elly CinemaSchlein was ready to celebrate her cinema bill, but Conte’s M5S is sabotaging itOn Thursday, the secretary of the Democratic Party was due to celebrate the passing of her first bill, on the film industry. However, in the Budget Committee, the Movement is pushing to put its amendments to the vote right up to the very last moment, and the matter has been postponedbyCarmelo Caruso8 AUG 26