Rome, 19 June 2022 – The unity of the 5 Star Movementwho called for this evening at 21 a National Council. On the agenda, according to what we learn, is the discussion on the political line to be taken on the majority resolution in view of the communications of Prime Minister Mario Draghi in Parliament on the eve of the European Council of 23-24 June and on the declarations of the Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio.
And it is precisely the latter, for days at the center of a heated debate for its positions on the issue of war in Ukraine, which today breaks the silence. “The leaders of the first political force in Parliament, instead of self-criticizing, decide to do two things: attack, with hatred and hatred, the Foreign Minister and pursue positions that put the Government in difficulty within the EU. An unripe attitude. which tends to create tensions and instability within the government. A very serious fact “, writes Di Maio in a note.
“Next week in Parliament the resolution will be voted on the position that the Government will take forward at the European tables – continues the head of the Farnesina -. As Foreign Minister of the Italian Republic I reiterated and will continue to reiterate that Italy cannot afford to take positions contrary to the Euro-Atlantic values ”. And again: “I am accused by the leaders of my political force of being atlantist and european. Let me say that, as Foreign Minister, in the face of this terrible war I proudly claim to be strongly Atlanticist and pro-European “, he reiterates.
“We all – continues Di Maio – seek and want peace. In the meantime, however, Putin it is continuing to bomb Ukraine, ignoring the international community’s request to sit at a negotiating table. Meanwhile, the Russian army continues to kill innocent civilians and blocks ports and grain exportsrisking causing a further war which, in turn, could generate an increase in new uncontrolled migratory flows, even towards our country “.” In the meantime – continues the Foreign Minister – we must remain united to win the battle in the EU on the maximum gas price ceiling, to combat speculation and protect Italian families and businesses “.
“First of all, I remind myself – concludes Di Maio – that we have specific responsibilities: the future of Italy and Europe is at stake“.