Politics · Italy · 2 days ago
Renzi says Italia Viva will run even if others veto its candidacy
Matteo Renzi, leader of the Italian party Italia Viva, spoke at an event in Florence.
He said his party would run in elections even if someone tried to block it from appearing on the ballot.
Renzi did not say who might impose a veto.
He said it would be better for the parties to stand together.
He also said his party would not veto anyone.
The remarks concern possible electoral cooperation, but no agreement or next step was announced.
Italia Viva leader Matteo Renzi said the party would run in elections even if another party vetoed its candidacy.
He said parties should not have to seek permission to appear on the ballot.
Renzi said it would be better for parties to run together.
He added that Italia Viva does not veto anyone.
He made the remarks at the Festa del Foglio in Florence.
- Who
- Matteo Renzi, leader of Italia Viva.
- What
- He said Italia Viva would run even if someone vetoed its candidacy, though he preferred parties to stay together.
- When
- October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The Festa del Foglio in Florence, Italy.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Party
- Italia Viva
- Leader
- Matteo Renzi
- Event
- Festa del Foglio
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Date
- October 10, 2026
What people are saying
Non dobbiamo chiedere il permesso per essere nella scheda elettorale
Se qualcuno mette il veto noi comunque corriamo, meglio se stiamo insieme.
Noi non mettiamo veti su nessuno.
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