Pierluigi Bersani has strongly opposed the potential eviction of Spin Time Labs, a social center in Rome's Esquilino neighborhood that has been occupied since 2013. In his remarks following a national assembly of the association 'Compagno è il mondo', he criticized the comparisons being drawn to other recent evictions, suggesting that this case is unique and deserving of protection. High-profile politicians from the Italian left, including former Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema, attended the assembly, indicating the event's significance in the current political landscape.

The tension has escalated in the wake of other recent evictions of social centers, such as Leoncavallo in Milan and Askatasuna in Turin, prompting the Italian left, particularly the Democratic Party (PD), to mobilize in support of Spin Time Labs. They argue that the center exemplifies positive urban regeneration and serves a vital community function. As local activists prepare to defend the space, the looming question of government action against such social centers becomes a flashpoint for broader social and political dynamics in Italy.

Adding to the drama, a recent ruling from the Court of Rome required the Ministry of the Interior to compensate the society managing the building, suggesting legal complexities might influence the fate of Spin Time Labs. This situation reflects ongoing debates over social housing, urban occupation, and the role of such centers in Italian society, as well as the priorities of the current government in dealing with issues related to communal spaces and evictions.