Matteo Renzi is a candidate in the next European elections. “We will apply to the Europeans with the brand of 'Il Centro' and we won't be alone: we have nine months to show our path. Mine is an appeal to all IV managers to get involved. And I will be the first to get involved by running for the European Parliament”. The leader of Italia viva and former prime minister has decided that he will make the new electoral race in the constituency of the Lombard capital.
Ranzi: "We need to give Europe a wake-up call"
"I say this and I do it not because one is looking for who knows what additional line in one's curriculum - added Renzi during a press conference in Milan - but because I want to affirm in nine months what no one is affirming in Italy, in other words, there is a need to give Europe a wake-up call, otherwise we all go home. The EU risks collapsing”. Responding to journalists' questions, Renzi said he "was betting on a majority between the EPP and the socialists without Alternative für Deutschland, Vox or left-wing extremists". L'obiettivo "it is having the same majority that there was now, bringing our contribution with our family".
Renzi: “Italia viva does not leave but doubles. The congress will take place
As for his race, the former prime minister said he hopes to “get votes for both Forza Italia and the Democratic Party. “I don't know how a Lombard who has voted Forza Italia in the past and who believes in a European vision can vote for the sovereigns, in my opinion someone from Forza Italia will think about voting for 'Il Centro'. One of the Pd all the more reason ". Renzi is convinced that the new brand will be decisive in giving the cards. “It doesn't matter to take 41% to be decisive in this round. Much less is enough and we can do it ", continued the leader of IV adding that" in any case Italia Viva does not leave but doubles. And the congress will take place". Then the reply to those who asked if it will be from the match Letizia Moratti, already supported by Iv and Action at the last regional events in Lombardy: “You have to ask her for this. We are here to present Iv's proposal ”, she replied.
And with the Democratic Party?
Regarding possible interlocutions with Pd exponents (such as the mayor of Bergamo Giorgio Gori or the Milanese Pierfrancesco Maran). “I am tied to a relationship of esteem and affection towards those in the Democratic Party who have shared many things with us and among these there are undoubtedly Gori and Maran. However, I think there must be self-respect. This thing of calling into question the Jobs Act is the symbol if you are running with this Pd here … I have a dignity for myself that would prevent me from running as a candidate with those who destroy the work we have done together ". And again: "If Maran and Gori feel like it, good luck... It will be nice to have a debate and it will be a fantastic electoral campaign".
Calenda (Action): “The Center? Good road, whatever it is”
And on Calenda: I don't have any kind of hostility towards him, I wanted him to be deputy minister when he was defeated, then ambassador and minister. I supported him at the European Championships and at the Municipality of Rome. From me full respect. Best wishes and good work to Calenda. Doesn't he want to stay with us? I have a bet which is the European one”. There was no lack of response from the now former ally Carlo Calenda: "Good road to Renzi and to the Center", he told the Lapresse agency, "whatever it is".
