Overview

• In a Facebook post, Antonio Decaro said he is ready to run for Puglia’s presidency only with full freedom to govern.
• He tied his availability to a veto on regional council bids by Michele Emiliano and Nichi Vendola, warning the region does not need a president at half strength.
• Decaro added that if those terms are not met he will remain in Brussels working in Europe and will back the progressive nominee.
• Michele Emiliano said he will not step back from a council run, calling it his constitutional right and rejecting exclusion on the basis of experience.
• Nichi Vendola also seeks a council seat with Avs, and a mediation attempt led by PD organizer Igor Taruffi has not yielded an agreement.