Municipal, the problems of the League, the Morisi case and the future prospects of the alliance. Massimiliano Fedriga, a few days after the vote, addresses the main political issues on the table, confirming his intention to reapply in 2023 with, at his side, a civic list related to him.
President, what weight do these municipal authorities have?
“They are local elections which, as I always say, should not be exploited because the choices are inevitably linked to personal consideration of the candidates”.
What election campaign was that of Pordenone?
“Alessandro Ciriani has underlined the change of pace of the city in the last five years and I am convinced that the citizens have perceived it”.
In Trieste, however, it seemed more rude: do you agree?
“True, it was a worse campaign due, above all, to ungenerous and out-of-reality attacks on the outgoing administration. Roberto Dipiazza, however, has been able to keep himself in the name of fairness and the claims of the work done. Let’s be clear: one can think of it as he wants, but it is objective that Dipiazza has changed its face in Trieste ».
The impression is that you don’t like Francesco Russo very much …
“But no, in the end I get along with everyone.”
Christian Democrat response. Is everything okay with Fabio Scoccimarro too?
“In the center-right, and also in the League, there are different sensitivities on the management of the pandemic. But the goal is unambiguous, on the part of all, and in fact the Brothers of Italy has, for example voted in Rome, the obligation to vaccinate health professionals “.
Won’t you take away the proxies as the Democratic Party would like?
“Certain provocations and impromptu exits do not even deserve an answer.”
Speaking of the Brothers of Italy: what will happen in the event of a Melonian overtaking?
“I am unable to predict, but, as I have already said, these are problems that every coalition would like to address. The center-right is, and will remain, the majority in the country and in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Whoever gets one point more or less changes little ».
Look, what’s happening to the league?
«We have to resist a heavy attack, as the case of Luca Morisi demonstrates. It is unacceptable to shred a person’s private life, in such a violent way, to hit the Lega and Matteo Salvini. This continuous media pillory is not good for the country ».
But that’s exactly what Morisi did for years and, through him, Salvini who now defends him …
“Excuse me, but if a person has a friend who steals, what should he say? What is right to steal? It would be much more serious to absolve oneself from a behavior. It is a bit like when Pierferdinando Casini defended his family: he was attacked by saying that he was divorced and the undersigned always replied “so what?”. It is not that if one commits mistakes while admitting them, then one expects these to become a universal rule ”.
Let’s change the subject: what do people like Claudio Borghi or Alberto Bagnai have to do with you, who have positions diametrically opposed to yours?
“They are more different sensitivities, as I have already said. After that I’m not a Green pass extremist either. I find myself in an intermediate position between those who speak of health dictatorship and those who, on the other hand, would also like the certificate to go to the bathroom. Of course, at the electoral level it would be easier to choose white or black. But in a pandemic we need responsibility and for this reason I continue to argue that citizens must be accompanied to the correct position, ie vaccination ”.
How are your relations with Giancarlo Giorgetti?
«Excellent, like those with Salvini».
Do you also feel and see yourself as a defender of the North?
“I would say more than the Autonomies and I know that the demand to obtain more and more skills is also growing in the South”.
Is a national congress of the Lega after the municipal ones conceivable?
“Honestly, I don’t see it on the horizon.”
How do you see Mario Draghi in the near future?
“It will depend on what he wants to do. In any case, we are talking about an important resource for the country that can play a fundamental role also at the continental level, especially in the new structure that will be formed in Europe ».
Always convinced that the League should collaborate with the EPP?
“Yes, even following the vote in Germany, the center-right in Europe must take alternative and new paths. And the dialogue with the EPP represents a decisive step ».
Will he be re-nominated in 2023?
“The coalition will decide, but I would like it very much, also to let the citizens decide on the legislature.”
Who could be his main opponent?
“I haven’t even thought about it, but it doesn’t change much. The election campaign will be based on the actions taken by our junta. I am convinced that, despite our limitations and defects, we are doing a lot to allow Friuli Venezia Giulia to turn around. I hope to be able to communicate this well to the voters ».
When will the “Fedriga list” be launched?
“There is still time, although it is clear that I would like to have a support list for my candidacy. A list that is capable of representing an added value and gathering the consent of citizens who, in particular, do not recognize themselves in the traditional center-right parties, but appreciate our administration ».
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