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De Luca says he would vote for himself in centre-left primary
Vincenzo De Luca, the mayor of Salerno in southern Italy and a former regional governor, spoke at an event in Florence.
Asked whom he would support in a centre-left primary between Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte, he said he would vote for himself.
He then said he had not discussed a role with anyone and that being mayor was more gratifying to him.
De Luca also criticized the formation of new parties and movements, saying they fragment Italian politics and create opportunities for people to obtain positions.
He argued that the left should treat public safety as a concern as important as work.
He called for a broad coalition government lasting 10 years to reform the state, including health care, taxation and public administration.
He did not announce a candidacy or say what he would do next.
Vincenzo De Luca said he would vote for himself if choosing between Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte in a centre-left primary.
He made the remark while speaking at the Festa dell’Ottimismo in Florence.
De Luca said he had not discussed a possible political role with anyone and that being mayor gratified him more.
He criticised the fragmentation of Italian parties and new political movements.
He called for a broad-based government to lead a 10-year programme of state reform.
- Who
- Vincenzo De Luca, the mayor of Salerno.
- What
- He said he would vote for himself in a centre-left primary between Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte.
- When
- 10 October 2026.
- Where
- At the Festa dell’Ottimismo in Florence.
- Why
- He was asked whom he would choose between Schlein and Conte.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I would vote for De Luca.
I am intolerant of this Balkanisation of the parties.
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- Primary choice
- De Luca said he would vote for himself over Elly Schlein or Giuseppe Conte
- Event
- Festa dell’Ottimismo
- Location
- Florence
- Date
- 10 October 2026
- Proposed government term
- 10 years
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