Forza Italia, Tajani towards the regency. Direct line between Marina and the deputy prime minister

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The new era of Forza Italia without the Knight is born. And to take the baton is Antonio Tajani. Formally, the deputy prime minister is number two in the party. But while waiting for the process to choose who will ferry the Azzurri to Congress on June 22, he is the trait d’union with the Cavaliere’s family, that is, with those who, more than any other so far, can guarantee the existence in FI life. It is no coincidence that Marina Berlusconi calls Tajani, to thank the whole party for the affection and closeness shown and “respecting the roles”. It is he himself who tells it, because he is “authorized” by the eldest daughter to say it publicly, he underlines several times.

Secluded role for Fascina

In essence, the family does not leave the moorings of the father’s political creature – including financial debts – but each within its own perimeter. And in the political one, for now, Tajani decides. There are no other frontmen. And not even a frontwoman, if anyone thinks of Cav’s last companion for a more political role. “Marta Fascina is a deputy, there is no need to carve out formal spaces”, the Foreign Minister sweeps away any doubts.

Ronzulli’s requests

“She had no pretensions,” assures those who in the last few hours have seen the “great pain” of the thirty-three-year-old girlfriend up close for the death of the Knight. In any case, those who have experienced the rise of Fascina with impatience in recent months have been reassured by Tajani’s words. And that same front now expects greater recognition, for example through involvement in the territories, in the appointments of bicameral commissions, and in the push for participation as protagonists in governments. They are not required, but it is the spirit with which the blue group considered closest to Ronzulli is ready to support Tajani’s leadership.

Berlusconi’s name in the symbol

Another guarantee, remarked Tajani, is on the leader’s name, which will remain in the symbol: “This is and will always be Silvio Berlusconi’s party”. He talks about the peace signed in the party for Tajani ‘almost president’, setting aside poisons and ambitions.

The family plan

The family plan is accompanied by an already outlined scheme of action: Marina Berlusconi and Fedele Confalonieri have a direct channel with Giorgia Meloni, which could become particularly hot if and when Vivendi tries to tighten up on Mfe-Mediaset. On the political front, however, the role of Gianni Letta remains crucial, who has already had intense discussions with the prime minister after the death of Berlusconi. The shared goal between Meloni, Letta and Tajani is to keep the blue ranks tight. After the positive rebound in polls these days, consensus will be carefully evaluated after the summer. Even from the top management of FdI. The trend could influence Melon’s strategy. Even if in the meantime the EPP has ruled out the possibility of the Brothers of Italy joining the group of European Populars before the elections for the European Parliament scheduled in a year’s time. An electoral test which, underlined by the Ppe, “will be won in the centre, not by chasing extremism”