Lorenzo Fontana says he’s not yet ready to vie for Italy’s Presidency
Lorenzo Fontana, president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, was asked whether he would like to become the next President of the Republic. He replied with a joke quoting the song “non ho l’età” and said he does not feel ready to assume the role.
Fontana stressed that the presidency should transcend left‑right politics and serve all Italians as an impartial arbiter. He added that a stable governing majority is the most important aim of any electoral law and highlighted the need for strong female representation, even if quotas are not adopted.
He also reported that his office has begun meetings with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to set a timetable for a broad parliamentary debate on the upcoming autumn budget law, and noted that he has already spent time on urgent decrees.
Entities: Chamber of Deputies of Italy · Italian Parliament · Lorenzo Fontana · Ministry of Economy and Finance (Italy) · President of the Republic of Italy
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- [● 3 SOURCES] He expressed support for strong female representation, possibly without quotas. (articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fontana responded jokingly, quoting the song “non ho l’età”. (articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] He noted that he has already spent time on urgent decrees. (articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] He argued that an electoral law must ensure a clear possibility for a stable governing majority. (articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fontana said the presidency should not be partisan and must represent all Italians. (articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lorenzo Fontana is the president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. (articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fontana was asked whether he would like to become the next President of the Republic. (articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fontana said his office has begun meetings with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to set a timetable for a broad parliamentary debate on the upcoming autumn budget law. (articles)