Forza Italia has decided to withdraw the amendment to the decree in the Senate Milleproroghe which would have extended the mandate of some rectors until 31 December 2027, including that ofUniversity of Calabria, Nicola Leone.
The chief delegation of the 5 Star Movement to the European Parliament, Pasquale Tridicodefined the withdrawal as a “great victory of university autonomy”, underlining that their opposition has achieved the desired result. Tridico criticized the rule, considering it “out of the rules” and potentially dangerous for the academic system.
Also the Democratic Party of Calabria He intervened on the matter, highlighting how the approval of the amendment would compromise the autonomy of Italian universities. “In the end, common sense prevailed – declare the dem – and above all respect for the rules, which cannot be around for mere interests of power within the majority of government”.