A day to do the calculations, closed with the loyal in his office in the center of Rome. The president of the Five Star Movement, Giuseppe Conte, was not surprised by Luigi Di Maio’s move. He had been expecting it for a few days. However, he spent the day in a permanent meeting, trying to understand how serious the bleeding can be, how many deputies and senators will remain with him and how many will leave with Di Maio. There is talk of fifty in Montecitorio and eleven in Palazzo Madama. “There are many, but not very many”, the parliamentarians close to the president tried to dampen in the afternoon. While Conte was preparing the counter-moves, the attacks filtered from Di Maio’s component. “He is thinking of giving up the government, perhaps with external support.”
But those close to the former prime minister denied: “It is others who create problems for the government, not us,” said M5S minister Stefano Patuanelli. Those who think that Conte wants to take a step back from Draghi “is false – it is the position of the 5-star headquarters – On the other hand, they are the same ones who accused us of wanting to misalign Italy from the EU”. Instead, it is noted, in the moment of truth, the M5s proved to be with the government, as in the resolution on Ukraine: “We have chosen to vote for it out of responsibility – is the explanation – We have fought to the last, we do not bring home what we wanted, but at least the centrality of Parliament is recognized “. The day of the M5s summits began precisely with the filing of those very tiring lines, in a national council convened at the last minute via Zoom and which then went on without stopping until late afternoon. Meanwhile, Beppe Grillo’s post arrived on PCs and mobile phones: “Does anyone no longer believe in the rules of the game? – wrote the founder – Let them say it with courage and without expedients. Lay down the weapons of mass distraction and speak honestly” . Phrases that have been read as an invitation to Di Maio.
That the minister collected: “It is precisely the fear of the stop to the third term that has given the final blow – commented the Contiani in Transatlantico – It was known that that would have been decisive. A few days ago Grillo sent a message, now he reiterates it . And, coincidentally, the collection of signatures for the new groups begins immediately “. Even if among the big names close to the president it is preferred not to get lost in this level of analysis. But he makes himself noticed with a lashing comment: “They certainly do not go for resolution or for international politics”. The count of the faithful and those who leave does not stop at Parliament. Conte’s faithful read with relief the first local stance: “We are alongside President Giuseppe Conte”, the 7 councilors of the M5S group told the Lazio Region.
Source: Ansa
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