“My political action has always been based on transparency”. Giuseppe Conte thus opened the highly anticipated press conference on the future: his, first of all, and of the pentastellate galaxy. The former premier began the conference by recounting his personal political process within the Movement, starting with Beppe Grillo’s invitation to Rome to discuss his entry as leader of the M5s. “I am here and I will be there,” added Conte, acknowledging that the Movement is experiencing difficult times.
«On the basis of the mandate, I started working on a complex and stimulating challenge. In these 4 months I have studied a lot, mine and the other parties, I made many meetings, I listened to mayors and ordinary people ». The mailbox of the former premier was filled with suggestions and messages of appreciation. Above all, one: «Opening a phase of renewal».
With Beppe Grillo, differences of views emerged on fundamental points. I think it makes no sense to whitewash a house that is in need of a major renovation. For Beppe, everything seems to be fine as it is, except for some adjustments. For me no”.
«We need to look ahead and change. We first of all, if we want to look to the future and a project for 2050. I cannot lend myself to a political operation that fears this turning point. My frankness is not arrogance, it is for the good of the Movement ”
«Today we risk entering a phase of decline if we fail to give life to an activism that allows members and citizens to develop useful projects. I can’t commit to a project I don’t believe in, and I can’t decide with my heart if my head tells me that the path we are taking is wrong “
“We are facing a period in which to complete the ecological and digital transition, a serious and comprehensive tax reform and many other objectives: to do all this we need a wide field” continued the former prime minister.
«The entire 5Stelle community must assume its responsibilities. I did it. I have also foreseen the introduction of new bodies, I have foreseen a CRTA of principles and values that will be shared ».
Then again a hint to Grillo: «He accepted many of my suggestions, but the risk is that of a confusion of roles and functions». Then the appeal: «I tell Beppe that I have never made a personal matter, nor do I want his public apologies. He knows I have had and will always have respect for him. I recognize its charisma. It is up to him to decide whether to be a generous parent who lets his child grow independently or a master parent who limits its action. He will always be the guarantor of the Movement but a political force that aspires to lead a country cannot rely on a halved political leadership. There can be no mediation on this ».