Tensions in Forza Italia, Berlusconi appoints Barelli as new group leader at Camera-Corriere.it

Appointed the new group leader in the Camera di Forza Italia: the Honorable Paul Barelli takes the place of Alessandro Cattaneo who becomes deputy national coordinator of the party. This was communicated by Silvio Berlusconi himself in a note also announcing the forthcoming reorganization of the party. Confirmed Licia Ronzulli in the role of group leader in the Senate, but the Senator loses the coordination of the party in Lombardy.

The decision comes after weeks of drafts, with Berlusconi’s partner, Marta Fascina, who at the urging of Marina Berlusconi seems to have favored the recovery of the more governmental wing of the party. A half turnaround that comes after 31 out of 44 deputies had signed a document against Cattaneo, guilty – according to the stories – of keeping too much eye on the honorable having them photographed or in any case checking if they maintain too close relationships with the area of ​​Tajani’s loyalists

Silvio Berlusconi’s note

In order to arrive ready for the next European elections, with a cohesive team rooted throughout the national territory – explains Berlusconi in the note -, I decided to appoint alongside the Minister Sen. Anna Maria Bernini, the Hon. Alessandro Cattaneo as Deputy National Coordinator of Forza Italia with responsibility for the territorial organization of the party.

7 new regional coordinators

Jointly – continues Berlusconi –to give full support to the work that I will have to carry out, I have appointed seven new Regional Coordinators. For Basilicata: Sen. Maria Elisabetta Casellati; for Emilia Romagna: Hon. Rosaria Tassinari; for Lombardy: Hon. Alessandro Sorte; for Molise: Sen. Claudio Lotito; for Sicily: Dr. Marcello Caruso; for Tuscany: Dr. Marco Stella; for Veneto: Hon. Flavio Tosi.

Licia Ronzulli confirmed, reorganization of the party announced

In the coming weeks – adds the president of the party – we will also announce the new structure of Forza Italia throughout its organization. By virtue of this work, which will see us engaged daily to support our battles in view of the important appointment with the European elections, I indicate the Hon. Paul Barelli and I confirm as Group Leader in the Senate Sen. Licia Ronzulli (who loses the coordination of Lombardy). My heartfelt thanks to all of them and a cordial wish for good work in achieving new important successes with Forza Italia, concludes the former Prime Minister.