The Italian Social Democrats (PD) and the Five-Star Movement have today reached an agreement in Rome on the final version of the government program, as set out in the negotiating table led by the designated Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, where the final details of the government’s agenda have been worked out. said.
The PD faction leader in the Chamber of Deputies, Graziano Delrio, reported that the new government program provides for a new immigration law. In order to tackle the migration problem in a „structural“ way, Delrio, who had led the Socialist delegation in negotiations with Conte, reported.
Working on Ministerlist at full speed
According to the media, the governing coalition also wants to join the left-leaning party Liberi e Uguali (LeU). The group demanded the post of Minister of the Environment in the new Cabinet. However, this item is also claimed by the Five-Star Movement, which is committed to environmental policy.
The Chairman of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, Roberto Gualtieri, is said to be taking over the important office of Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance in PD Party circles. Gualtieri is one of the EU’s chief negotiators for Brexit.
Di Maio as Secretary of Defense?
Five-star boss Luigi Di Maio is expected to take over the post of defense minister following his resignation as Deputy Prime Minister. Ex-PM and PD leader Paolo Gentiloni is eligible as foreign minister. Some of the ministers from the five-star movement may stay in office, according to Rome.
Conte is expected to meet during the day with President Sergio Mattarella to present him his cabinet list. If the head of state approves his staff election, the new government could be sworn in immediately. After that, both chambers of parliament still have to express their confidence in the new government.
