Regional official Schlein-De Luca signs accord with Campania's governing bodies
**Campania Political Tensions: Schlein and De Luca in Private Talks**
As the Campania regional elections approach in November, the Democratic Party (PD) is navigating internal tensions, with national secretary Elly Schlein and regional governor Vincenzo De Luca at the centre of the discussions.
The two leaders recently held a private meeting at the Nazareno in Rome, a move designed to avoid media scrutiny. The meeting, described as "positive and productive," aimed to pave the way for unity within the PD ahead of the upcoming elections [3].
The focus of the discussions was to build the government's agenda based on the work done in Campania over the years, as outlined in a communiqué issued after the meeting [2]. The goal is to ensure stability in a region considered strategic for the country.
However, the specifics of their dialogue remain unclear. De Luca has emphasised that his ten years of administration should not be denied or archived, but should be the starting point [2]. On the other hand, Schlein has been tasked with verifying internal power relations between Naples and Salerno by holding an immediate regional PD congress [1].
A key condition in these negotiations appears to be De Luca's attempt to delay the election. This aligns with a broader Italian political trend where incumbent governors are seeking to prolong their mandates by postponing regional votes [1]. However, whether this is a direct "condition" in negotiations with Schlein or a maneuver to maintain influence at the local level is not yet clear [1].
The primary concern appears to be organisational: avoiding a "split ticket" and ensuring Democratic Party cohesion in a region where De Luca has long been the dominant figure. There is no indication in the current reporting of broader ideological demands, such as policy concessions or platform changes, being negotiated between Schlein and De Luca [3].
The meeting also discussed the need to put a "De Luca list" in the centre-left coalition and potentially foresee a weighty assessorship for a faithful of the President [1]. Roberto Fico, former President of the Chamber, has been given the green light as a candidate, contingent upon continuity with the outgoing administration by Vincenzo De Luca [1]. However, finding Fico as a successor does not necessarily please Vincenzo De Luca, but he is open to the possibility if the "synthesis" is to his liking.
The ultimate goal is to create a synthesis between the PD and the Five Star Movement, with a focus on harmony with territories and closing the era of commissariamento [1]. The dialogue on contents has been initiated to ensure a representative candidate capable of making synthesis in the entire progressive area. An agreement needs to be reached quickly regarding the terms and conditions for the November regional elections.
The situation remains fluid, with the primary issue being the timing of the election and the need for the PD to present a united front. The relationship between De Luca and Schlein is crucial for the party’s prospects in Campania, but as of now, there is no public breakthrough on the succession question.
- The private meeting between Elly Schlein and Vincenzo De Luca, amidst Campania's regional elections, involves discussions about policy-and-legislation, as they aim to build the government's agenda based on the work done in Campania over the years.
- The ongoing politics within the Democratic Party in Campania, as seen in the talks between Schlein and De Luca, is heavily influenced by the general-news surrounding election timings and the necessity for the party to maintain unity and avoid a "split ticket" in the region.
