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The polite ultimatum

Franceschini’s countdown: primaries in January, and Schlein finds herself in the minority within her own timetable

The former minister told La Repubblica: “A two-way primary between Conte and Schlein, no later than January. The issue of the party unifier is settled.” The Nazareno faction was aiming for February, following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the electoral law. Conte wanted to move quickly. Now he has an unexpected ally. And today, the Democratic Party’s “correntone” faction is meeting in Montepulciano

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Redazione
23 OCT 26
Franceschini’s countdown: primaries in January, and Schlein finds herself in the minority within her own timetable
The centre’s alibi

Magi is forming a parliamentary group in the Chamber of Deputies. With Soumahoro and Tabacci, but without the PD. The PD is considering Acerbo

 “They haven’t been particularly responsive in the broader political arena…”, says the leader of +Europa, which has now reached 5 seats. Help from Conte and Schlein is not forthcoming, despite Magi’s appeal. Vetoes and counter-vetoes are slowing down the formation of the centre, whilst a Rifondazione Comunista


faction could emerge in the Senate.
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Ruggiero Montenegro
23 OCT 26
Magi is forming a parliamentary group in the Chamber of Deputies. With Soumahoro and Tabacci, but without the PD. The PD is considering Acerbo
At the PD Assembly

Schlein stands her ground. The PD approves the extension of her term of office. The reformists remain on the sidelines. She says: “I am ready to stand as a candidate, with or without a primary.”

Speaking at the Democratic Party conference, the secretary sought to close ranks within the party and announced her bid for Palazzo Chigi: “Let’s debate, but then stand united. A section of the establishment does not want the progressive alliance in government; that is the history of this country.” The vote on the extension of her term of office was passed, but Guerini announced he would abstain: “The motion is not in line with the party constitution.”

18 OCT 26
Schlein stands her ground. The PD approves the extension of her term of office. The reformists remain on the sidelines. She says: “I am ready to stand as a candidate, with or without a primary.”
Mamdani of Enna

Mirello Crisafulli, the alchemist who brings together Gen Z and the old Italian Communist Party to stem La Vardera’s rise

In a region where politics is conducted either by elected representatives or by selling one’s assets to the highest bidder, Crisafulli is a rare bird. Even without holding office, he has kept his office in Enna Bassa open: from that stronghold, he has elected regional secretaries and MPs and founded Kore, the island’s fourth university centre. As mayor, he still receives visitors there every afternoon
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Federico Nastasi
9 OCT 26
Mario Crisafulli (Photo: Ansa)
tensions on the left

Conte is already in ‘primary mode’: he is considering his next move against Kyiv’s arms. And he takes another dig at Schlein

Even the street protests against the electoral law are a problem for the opposition. Meanwhile, the leader of the M5S is stepping up the pace on the ‘Gazebo’ campaign, pressing his rival. “Let’s get a move on.” Next week, alongside Meloni, he will do battle in the Chamber over foreign policy. Meanwhile, the Democrats await the Party Assembly and Montepulciano. The programme may come later

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Ruggiero Montenegro
7 OCT 26
Conte is already in ‘primary mode’: he is considering his next move against Kyiv’s arms. And he takes another dig at Schlein
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