3
Oct
2022
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, on 23 September, President von der Leyen, referring to the upcoming Italian elections, said: “If there is a democratic government that wants to work with us, we will work together. On the contrary, if things take a difficult direction, we have the means to intervene." President von der Leyen, what did you mean by "difficult direction"? Perhaps an unwelcome vote for the elite of European palaces? Italy is a democratic country. The Italian people expressed themselves freely, giving full confidence to the centre-right coalition. In order to secure a future for Europe, it is essential that the Commission does not interfere in areas of competence that do not belong to it. We demand respect for the sovereignty of the people, not only of Italy, but of all European countries. This interference in Italian politics was grave and shameful. The Italian people are certainly not blackmailable.