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Schlein Conditions Atreju Appearance on a Direct Debate With Meloni

Meloni now faces a decision that could stage a rare head-to-head outside the Chamber of Deputies.

Overview

  • Fratelli d’Italia invited PD secretary Elly Schlein to its Atreju festival in Rome, set near Castel Sant’Angelo from December 6 to 14.
  • Schlein signaled tentative willingness to attend only if she can confront Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni directly on stage.
  • The prime minister has not yet responded to the condition, leaving the format and participation unresolved.
  • Acceptance would mark Schlein’s first appearance at the flagship event closely associated with Meloni.
  • In 2023 Schlein declined an Atreju invite, saying confrontations should occur in Parliament, and a face-to-face now would be unprecedented outside Montecitorio.