Overview
- Elly Schlein told the Party of European Socialists Congress that freedom and democracy are at risk when the extreme right governs.
- She alleged the government is cutting public spending, weakening health care and schools, blocking a minimum wage plan, and fueling propaganda and polarization.
- Schlein referenced Giorgia Meloni’s recent remark in Florence about the opposition and expressed solidarity with Ranucci after the attack.
- Giorgia Meloni responded on social media, calling the claims “puro delirio” and saying “vergogna,” accusing Schlein of defaming the nation abroad.
- Lega and Noi Moderati leader Maurizio Lupi condemned Schlein’s language as irresponsible, urging political cohesion given sensitive international efforts including Gaza reconstruction.