November 10, 2024
All that was missing was the “Trump” cyclone to torment the wide field. Especially on the already shaky front of relations between the Democratic Party and the M5S. Yes, because the election of the 47th president of the United States brought about yet another rift between Giuseppe Conte and Elly Schlein. The leader of the M5S, even during the electoral campaign, by deciding not to side with Kamala Harris, had created quite a few problems for his allies. With Matteo Renzi who took advantage of it to question his progressive vocation. A fracture that has deepened in recent days with the overall flattering judgments that the former Prime Minister gave on the tycoon. «He was able to intercept people’s needs», according to the vice president of the Senate, the 5-star Mariolina Castellone, while for the dem deputy Lia Quartapelle «it will be a very tough four years». Opposing assessments, a symptom of another deep division. «What game is the lawyer playing?», they asked themselves alarmed at the Nazarene.
And to say that the tension was already high enough due to the liquidating comments expressed by the former mayor of Turin Chiara Appendino. Who had put down on paper the mantra in vogue in Campo Marzio. That is, no to structural alliances with the Democratic Party, we win where we have our candidates (like in Sardinia with Alessandra Todde), Andrea Orlando was not the right name for Liguria. Furthermore, there is «Nova» arriving, the constituent meeting convened for November 23-24, at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome. Which could hand over to history (or to Beppe Grillo) the name and symbol of the M5S to definitively launch what will still be Giuseppe Conte’s party. And where the militants will have to count on various options on the topic of alliances. Settle definitively on the progressive front, in Brussels the Five Star Movement is in the group The Left together with the Italian Left, or avoid structural positions. In the end, the difference will always be made by the leader (Giuseppe Conte) who will continue to move in zigzags. Also because the lawyer understood that too close a relationship with the Democratic Party risks impoverishing it in terms of votes.
Plus there are the “tests” in the field, in Liguria Conte and Schlein avoided each other throughout the electoral campaign, only to find themselves on the last day on the same stage. Same music in Umbria, where the two leaders continue to ignore each other. Compared to Genoa, here there are Renzian candidates, but in a civic list of the “President”, they should not worry him too much. Yet Giuseppe Conte keeps his distance, despite the fact that another defeat by the wide field, on the eve of the five-star “revolution”, is not the best. Chance or strategy then? Or perhaps Chiara Appendino has already responded in recent days. The five-star vice president explained: “It is not the time for a structural alliance” with the Dems, because first “we must rediscover an identity and a vision, be clearer and more radical in our proposals, give ourselves new identity battles”. So as not to “appear subordinate to the Democratic Party, as has sometimes seemed”. In short, zigzagging even with a new name and another symbol, not great news for Elly Schlein, who in the end risks dancing alone. As happened to his predecessor, Enrico Letta.
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**Interview with Political Analyst Carla Rossi on the Tensions Within Italian Political Parties Following the Recent U.S. Election**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Carla. The recent U.S. election has seemingly created ripples across the Atlantic, particularly within Italian politics. What are your thoughts on the rift developing between Giuseppe Conte and Elly Schlein?
**Carla Rossi:** Thank you for having me. Yes, the election of the 47th president of the United States has certainly intensified the existing tensions between Conte and Schlein. Conte’s comments about Trump suggest he might be appealing to a particular voter base, which does not sit well with progressives. This divergence raises questions about strategic alliances within the Italian political landscape.
**Editor:** It appears that Conte’s remarks have caused concern for his allies in the Democratic Party. What does this mean for the future of M5S and their coalition strategy?
**Carla Rossi:** Absolutely. Conte’s approach indicates a potential shift in M5S strategy. His favorable remarks about Trump could alienate traditional allies and suggest a more populist route. With the upcoming “Nova” meeting scheduled for November 23-24, he seems to be weighing options that could reshape the party significantly, potentially distancing himself from traditional alliances.
**Editor:** Meanwhile, Chiara Appendino has been vocally against structural alliances with the Democratic Party. How does this sentiment reflect broader trends within Italian politics?
**Carla Rossi:** Appendino’s stance is indicative of a growing sentiment among certain factions within M5S that favors a more independent route. This fragmentation within progressive circles shows a party grappling with its identity and path forward. There’s a palpable fear that too much alignment with the Democratic Party could dilute M5S’s brand and appeal.
**Editor:** The environment seems quite volatile. How do you foresee the dynamics evolving as both Conte and Schlein navigate this rocky relationship?
**Carla Rossi:** The next few months will be critical. Both leaders need to balance internal party dissent while addressing voter expectations. If they can find common ground on key issues, there’s a chance for stability. However, if they continue to ignore each other and fail to cooperate, the fractures could widen, leading to significant electoral consequences in future elections.
**Editor:** Thank you, Carla, for your insightful analysis. It will be interesting to see how these political dynamics unfold as the situation develops.
**Carla Rossi:** Thank you for having me. It’s an evolving situation that warrants close attention.
