A harsh warning that can help the prime minister in Brussels-Corriere.it

The feeling that Sergio Mattarella’s harsh warning on the extension of beach concessions contained in the letter sent yesterday to Parliament arises from two concerns: one internal and one European, very closely intertwined. The first is that signing a government decree in which the changes have gone from 149 to 205, without asking for urgent corrections and with substantial financial doubts, would be a very bad sign. The second is that the head of state knows that the FI and Lega measure, accepted by FdI, would be rejected by the EU Commission.

A warning to the majority

It is therefore a sort of preventive move to avoid an escalation of tensions between Italy and the Brussels institutions; and at the same time a warning to the majority not to think they can approve measures incompatible with European law, or perhaps without coverage: and not just on concessions to factories. The invitation to correct the extension with the first useful legislative provision underscores the urgency of repairing an error or violation, however harmful due to the effects they may have.

The European Union

It must be said that in the presidential initiative one guesses a severity that is not only necessary, but also potentially useful for Giorgia Meloni. Palazzo Chigi was careful not to enter a collision course with the Union and the Commission. He claimed the absence of relief from Brussels after the approval of the Stability Law; and the confidence shown by the markets in the unforeseen transition from Mario Draghi’s executive to that of the right. The issue of bathing establishments, on the other hand, could create difficulties for the premier. Instead, after Mattarella’s letter, Meloni will have greater power of persuasion towards his allies, Berlusconians in the lead but also Northern League supporters. FI and Carroccio pressed for an extension, suggesting that otherwise the coalition could even go into crisis; and forcing the prime minister’s party to go along with them. The severity with which the head of state explains the promulgation of rules only as a way to avoid their decay, suggests that the chapter for the Quirinale is not at all closed.

The positive judgement

The detail that alongside the sharp remarks has accompanied a positive judgment for Meloni’s criticisms of the abuse of government decrees is the confirmation of the desire to supervise and together support the executive. Mattarella shows that he wants to fully exercise his prerogatives; and to consider itself the guarantor of correct relations with the rest of Europe. On the other hand, the premise for continuing to obtain the funds allocated for our country; and linked to the ability to offer guarantees in political and financial terms. Without forcing that maybe bring a few votes but risk subtracting billions of euros.