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M5S and PD tensions and Conte’s policy expansion

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M5S and PD ~~coalition~~ tensions and Conte’s ~~new political move~~ policy expansion

The political alliance between the Five Star Movement (M5S) and Italy’s Democratic Party (PD) continues to face instability due to ideological rifts. Giuseppe Conte has intensified his distancing from the ‘woke’ agenda championed by PD Secretary Elly Schlein, characterizing it as a ‘moral religion closed within its own language’ and a ‘totalizing doctrine’ that risks disconnecting the left from voters. ~~Following the M5S ‘Nova’ event,~~ Conte is positioning himself as the leader of a progressive alternative. Internal polls suggest he holds a significant advantage over Schlein in potential primary scenarios. The Nova consultation revealed a strong mandate from the M5S base against continued arms shipments to Ukraine, European rearmament plans, and increased military spending. Supporters also expressed support for the primacy of international law and the recognition of the State of Palestine. Deputy Ida Carmina stated these positions focus on social justice, public healthcare, labor, and the environment. Conte is now advancing a new political project titled ‘Alleanza per la Costituzione’. This initiative seeks to build a national network of committees centered on his leadership, employing a communication model similar to American political campaigns that prioritizes his personal experience over prominent party symbols. This move is viewed as a method to exert pressure on Schlein regarding the selection of a center-left prime ministerial candidate. While Conte is positioned as a potential leader for the ‘Campo largo’ coalition, he may be prepared to run independently if consensus is not reached. ~~Additionally, during~~ Expanding his ~~book launch for ‘Una nuova primavera’,~~ policy platform, Conte ~~criticized economic stagnation~~ has identified housing access and the ~~impact~~ right to education as primary priorities. He criticized the current government’s housing policies, advocating for the maintenance of ~~inflation, calling~~ support mechanisms like the rent fund to combat the crisis driven by inflation and low wages. Regarding education, he proposed redirecting funds earmarked for the Bridge over the Strait toward school investments. On energy, Conte argued for a ~~national strategy~~ transition toward renewables to ~~convert PNRR funds into growth and employment.~~ decouple energy prices from gas costs, suggesting that VAT reductions are only a temporary fix.

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