Schlein and Bonaccini, the programs of the two candidates in the primaries of Pd-Corriere.it

Two challengers, two programs that at times touch each other, both of which have a progressive thrust, but which also diverge on central issues, from the tax authorities to some social issues. The duel between Stefano Bonaccini and Elly Schlein for the dem secretariat also touches on the economy, school, health, gender issues.

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The governor of Emilia Romagna proposes a structural cut in the contribution wedge of at least 10% for everyone and 30% for young people. For Schlein, the Italian tax system must become clearer, more understandable and simpler. In a comprehensive and progressive tax reform, the issue of large estates must also be tackled from a redistributive perspective, starting with the alignment of the tax on gifts and inheritances at the level of other large European countries.

Work

Bonaccini puts forward the idea of ​​a pact between politics and the social partners, strengthening collective bargaining, insists on having a legal minimum wage (a point which sees the challengers in agreement). For Schlein, on the other hand, it is necessary to turn the page clearly after the errors of the Jobs Act and the Poletti decree on the facilitation of layoffs and the liberalization of fixed-term contracts. And he insists on basic income: It shouldn’t be abolished, it should be improved.

Health

The former MEP warns about health: The National Health Service is now at risk. And he proposes increasingly territorial and home healthcare. Both duelists propose more investment for the public sector. Bonaccini quantifies them: 5 billion more and a guarantee of essential levels of assistance, as well as more services for psychological well-being. While Bonaccini proposes overcoming the limited number of medical faculties, Schlein talks about increasing the number of specialization places and the educational offer of the faculties.

Rights

Both candidates are lined up in the front line for the defense of gender rights. Both propose the ius soli. The duellists speak out for the protection of women’s rights and stand alongside the LGBTQI+ community. Egalitarian marriage and the reform of the adoption system are some of the points of the debate. Schlein insists on promoting education about differences in schools.

The party

Bonaccini has in mind for the Pd mandatory referendums among the members on the big choices, a school of politics to train the new ruling class. Schlein, on the other hand, wants to allocate at least 30% of the 2 per thousand to dem circles and she too warns: it is essential that the party starts investing again in political training.

School

We cannot speak of merit until we have guaranteed everyone equal opportunities and rights of access to quality education. An education that starts from the earliest years of life and extends compulsory education to 18 years of age. Schlein would like to reduce the number of boys and girls in classes and expand full-time. Ensure the presence of teachers and educational support staff. Making access to education free by guaranteeing textbooks, public transport, university fees for the most fragile families and those of the middle class, while Bonaccini (who agrees on compulsory education up to the age of 18) strengthens of school time: we propose that full-time becomes a right for everyone.

Home

Among the fundamental points for Bonaccini there is also the theme of the house. The governor underlines the need to adopt a Housing First social model. Both hope for a revival of public housing. Schlein aims to provide tools that can help those unable to pay rent.

Migrants

On migrants, the former MEP proposes to reform the Dublin regulation, cancel the Bossi-Fini. And he writes in black and white that it is necessary never to finance the Libyan coastguard again, which violates the fundamental rights of those fleeing discrimination and torture. Bonaccini, on the other hand, proposes an agency for the coordination of migration policies removed from political disputes.

Environment

Bonaccini also gives ample space in his program to green policies: ranging from renewables to a reforestation plan to a national law for climate protection, while Schlein places the emphasis on zeroing waste.

Autonomy

Schlein assures: We will fight to reduce the territorial gaps of our country. The Calderoli bill on differentiated autonomy is unacceptable”. Bonaccini instead proposes a popular plan for the South, with the implementation of special economic zones: We want stronger autonomies in a stronger and more united country.