Italy's return to a leading role paves the way for the new legislature of EU institutions to be fully pro-European and marked by unity in the face of the sovereignist threat.
Those who wanted to destroy the Union have found themselves marginalized. The Chancelleries and the EU institutions are aware of this, and even from Washington I have sensed interest in Italian stability and the resumption of its constructive attitude in Europe." This was stated by European Parliament President David Sassoli in an interview with Repubblica. "Ursula von der Leyen said in Parliament that she will guarantee full flexibility to countries in difficulty in compliance with the Stability Pact. This does not mean, however, that commitments should not be respected, nor that the issue of the sustainability of public finances can be avoided within the framework of growth policies," he added. "The more governments respect the rules, the more plausible their request for changes will be." "I believe that with the new government and the new Commission, it will be possible to reform Dublin so that Europe takes responsibility for those arriving in Italy," Sassoli emphasized. "Competition is very important for Europe. In any case, I think that within a minute of being sworn in, the government must very quickly indicate the name of the commissioner-designate and his or her political priorities. There's no time. For the rest, I believe von der Leyen is willing to listen to our requests." "I appreciated the Five Star Movement's tone in Parliament," he explains, "their renewed interest in positioning themselves within a pro-European framework within EU institutions, and their desire to overcome the difficulties of joining a pro-EU group. I see a significant shift in direction. Some of the next government's objectives give hope for an alliance with a common vision in the name of progressive goals."
Article published on September 4, 2019 - 08:16 AM - The Editorial Staff
