Stefano Bonaccini faces criticism over remarks on voter education

Stefano Bonaccini, president of the Democratic Party (PD), has sparked political controversy following remarks regarding the educational background of right-wing voters. Critics, including journalist Alessandro Sallusti, have accused Bonaccini of classism, arguing that the value of a democratic vote should not be measured by academic qualifications.

Sallusti contended that suggesting a link between right-wing support and lower education levels creates a hierarchy among citizens. In response to the backlash, Bonaccini clarified that his comments were intended to reference specific studies on electoral composition rather than to label voters as uneducated.