Italy's left parties criticize government over presidential election remarks and pizzeria violence

The association of former partisans ANPI denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for saying Italy needs a president who is not centre‑left, labeling the comment as an "anti‑democratic" move that could divide the nation. ANPI warned that proposed electoral law reforms could allow a parliamentary majority representing a minority of voters to choose the president, calling the approach a threat to constitutional balance.

In Reggio Emilia, provincial Democratic Party secretary Massimo Gazza reacted to a fatal incident at the Yoghi pizzeria, condemning the violence and the rhetoric of right‑wing politicians who linked the case to immigration. Gazza called for stronger social prevention, more resources for health and municipal welfare, and increased public‑order funding, stressing that turning a criminal act into an ideological fight would harm society.