Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy La Repubblica

Referendum, Fini: "Mattarella's appeal was not listened to enough"

Gianfranco Fini comments on the inadequate response to President Mattarella's appeal during a book presentation event in Rome.

At a recent event in Rome for the presentation of a new book by Italo Bocchino titled "Giorgia, the Daughter of the People," Gianfranco Fini expressed his concerns that President Sergio Mattarella's appeal regarding the forthcoming referendum has not received sufficient attention. The event was notable for gathering key figures from the political party Fratelli d'Italia, including Senate President Ignazio La Russa and Giorgia Meloni's sister, Arianna Meloni, indicating the party's current prominence in Italian politics.

Fini’s remarks come at a critical time as Italy prepares for a referendum which could have significant implications for the country's future political landscape. His call for greater recognition of Mattarella's message underscores a disconnect between the political elite and the broader public, suggesting that the moment is ripe for deeper engagement with citizens about their opinions and expectations regarding governance and policy.

The gathering, filled with enthusiastic supporters of the Meloni faction, underscores the strength of Fratelli d'Italia as a political force in Italy. Fini’s presence, alongside influential party leaders, not only highlights a potential fracture within the party's history but also raises questions about the future direction of political discourse in Italy, especially as referenda are seen as crucial mechanisms for public involvement in political decisions.

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