Building Alternatives: The Democratic Party’s European Elections Campaign and Elly Schlein’s Uncertainty

The campaign for the European elections is in full swing, and the finalized list of candidates is just around the corner. Secretary Schlein has outlined a unitary approach that will be taken, similar to what was seen during the regional elections. This strategy emphasizes unity rather than individual support for candidates at Congress.

The Dem general staff has been pushing for Secretary Elly Schlein to run in the European Parliament elections, believing her presence could boost their chances of success. However, there have been discussions among party members regarding potential candidates such as Emanuele Fiano, Giorgio Gori, and Pierfrancesco Maran in the North West constituency and Nicola Zingaretti, Dario Nardella, and Camilla Laureti in the Center constituency. Outside personalities like Marco Tarquinio and Lucia Annunziata are also being considered for leadership positions in different regions.

Schlein has not yet made a decision about running for office but will take time to weigh her options before making a choice. The Democratic Party’s primary focus is on solidifying their growth over the past year and building an alternative to current government policies. They plan to prioritize issues such as pushing for the popular initiative law on the minimum wage, addressing healthcare concerns, combating attacks on freedom of information, and taking action against developments in Hungary. Additionally, they aim to bring together different party sensitivities to combat the right-wing movement that they see as detrimental to Europe.

As candidates prepare for their campaigns, there is a need for security measures to be put in place. Starting positions can greatly impact their successes or failures during these elections.

In summary, while Elly Schlein has not yet decided whether she will run in the European Parliament elections, there are various names being proposed for leadership roles across different regions. The Democratic Party’s main focus is on continuing its growth over the past year while building an alternative to current government policies. They prioritize issues related to workers’ rights and healthcare while also addressing threats to freedom of information and developments in Hungary.