He calls the M5E “irresponsible” for withdrawing aid to the government and urges “to do everything possible” to keep the prime minister in power
Elena Bonetti, a member of Italia Viva, the centrist party led by former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, is the Equal Opportunities and Family Minister in the Italian government, which is on the brink of collapse after Chief Executive, Mario Draghi, announced on Thursday. his resignation from the president, Sergio Mattarella, after losing the support of the 5 Star Movement (M5E), one of the coalition formations. Although Mattarella rejected the resignation and urged him to go to parliament on Wednesday to report on the situation, convincing him to remain in power will not be easy. “We ask that he can rule without blackmail,” said Bonetti, who calls the M5E “irresponsible”. “Italy and Europe would be poorer without Draghi’s leadership and we must do everything we can to keep him going.”
– Minister, what is happening with Italian politics?
– We are faced with a crisis arising from a pretext and irresponsible attitude of the M5E, which has decided not to vote the vote of confidence in the government not to pass a decision with support for families and companies to deal with the economic blow of the energy crisis. The government is making strategic and necessary decisions to provide resources to those who are the worst off without increasing the debt. The M5E works like this due to internal issues. It suffers from divisions and a fall in the leadership of Conte, who has pulled the strings to create a political crisis. Draghi has noted how the Executive is being hindered and has therefore resigned.
-And what’s going to happen now? Can the Executive continue?
–It depends on whether the conditions are created for it. It is the moment of responsibility. Italy needs the continuity of the government’s actions, which delivered great results, fulfill European objectives and showed tremendous leadership in NATO after the unacceptable Russian invasion of Ukraine. In order to continue to protect fundamental European values, it is necessary for all parties to respond maturely. We trust in the wisdom of Mattarella, who has demonstrated a great capacity for leadership and sacrifice in the service of the country and who will surely know how to resolve this crisis.
-Would Italia Viva favor another government without the M5E?
-We strongly ask that Draghi can rule without being blackmailed by populist farces, which cause enormous drama and damage. We are willing to support Draghi, but I don’t know what guarantees the M5E can give. The numbers give for a government without the M5E, but all parties must show their full support so that there is no blackmail from one side or the other.
-How was the Council of Ministers on Thursday, in which Draghi announced his resignation?
Everyone was fully aware of the gravity of the moment and full respect for Draghi for his service to the country. He told us it took coherence and conditions to move forward that ceased to exist.
–Is it logical for Italy to deprive itself of a figure like that of the former ECB president?
–It is a loss for Italy and for all of Europe. Italy and Europe would be poorer without Draghi’s leadership and we must do everything we can to keep him going. It is our responsibility. The Italians support his actions by the government and regard this crisis as unjustified. But it is the rules of democracy that every political force takes its responsibility.
–How do you try to convince Draghi?
– We follow what Renzi has said, who made an appeal in the Senate and emphasized that the country must continue to count on his leadership, so the conditions must be created for that to happen. We must give the Italians answers to continue with the extraordinary reforms.
–What was it like to rule with the M5E?
-I was one of the ministers who opened the crisis that ended the previous government, led by Giuseppe Conte, because I did not see that I had the capacity to lead Italy. The current Executive, on the other hand, unites several political forces under the safe and clear leadership of Draghi, who has always achieved the planned objectives, as demonstrated by the vaccination campaign, economic management and European and international leadership. The M5E has shown that it has no responsibility and does not adhere to political pacts.
– Are you afraid of an economic crisis if the government falls and there is a political vacuum for months?
“That is the big risk. The stability of government accounts and the continuity of economic growth are at risk. We cannot hide that the international context has very serious consequences for the lives of citizens, as evidenced by inflation or energy costs. Preparing budgets in time or not going ahead with the reform program could make the situation worse.
– Is the political crisis also weakening Italy’s international position?
– I find the comments from Moscow about Draghi’s departure unacceptable, which, on the other hand, confirm the extraordinary role of the government against Russia and consolidate Italy’s position in NATO and in Europe. We are on the side of Ukraine and Europe in this aggression and we cannot allow those who attack democracies to enjoy the loss of credibility that this crisis brings.
– If they eventually call early elections, what would your party’s position be?
-It is premature to imagine an electoral strategy scenario. We all have to work for Draghi to continue to rule.
Source: La Verdad
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