Pd, Schlein wants to nominate Ilaria Salis for the European elections. But not everyone likes the idea –

Elly Schlein is really thinking regarding it: she wants to nominate Ilaria Salis with the Democratic Party in the European elections in June. While we wait to understand what will become of the teacher detained in Hungary, the option has already been discussed among the Dems, with the secretary who called together the faithful before the meeting on the lists, sounding out the mood among her most trusted collaborators. As Repubblica reports “there are some doubts regarding Salis’ race. Sereni, close to Dario Franceschini, expressed doubts. Others, like Zan, are instead enthusiastic regarding the strong symbolic weight of the move. Provided that the interested party accepts, of course, because for now the family has ruled out direct political involvement. Even if the seat in the European Chamber would allow the teacher to have immunity and avoid detention”. After the face-to-face meeting, a precise line has not yet emerged, but Schlein wants everyone to evaluate the issue carefully.

Other names to be nominated include Ivan Pedretti, former head of the CGIL pensioners. There is the question of Schlein herself, intending to run, even if not as the leader. However, the plan that was put down is not very convincing within the Democratic Party, both the most left wing led by Andrea Orlando and the one whose point of reference is Stefano Bonaccini. Tension also among Democratic women. “With Schlein in the running, there is a boomerang risk for the outgoing MEPs”, Valente’s position. Hard times for the secretary.