The opposition in the Senate are carrying out counteraction against the path towards differentiated autonomy. This is supported by Senator Nicola Irto, secretary of the Calabria Democratic Party, who points the finger at the majority and the Government, accusing them of wanting to proceed without adequate parliamentary discussion.
Senator Irto’s accusations
«In the Senate the oppositions are carrying out a harsh, united and determined obstructionism against the League’s attempt to circumvent the findings and limits set by the Constitutional Court on the law implementing differentiated autonomy», states Senator Nicola Irto.
«What is happening in the Constitutional Affairs Commission – continues the senator – is very serious. The majority and the government even prevented the hearings of the competent ministers, denying Parliament the possibility of knowing the contents and concrete effects of the pre-agreements on essential matters such as healthcare and civil protection”.
«A political and institutional forcing»
«This – accuses the Dem exponent – is an unacceptable political and institutional forcing. After the findings of the Constitutional Court, we would have expected transparency, discussion and respect for parliamentary prerogatives. Instead we are witnessing an attempt to accelerate in silence, to steal essential information from citizens and institutions.”
Fears for Calabria
According to Irto, the consequences for Calabria could be significant especially in strategic sectors.
«For Calabria – denounces Irto – the stakes are very high. I am referring to fundamental rights, starting from the protection of health, the management of environmental emergencies, fires and hydrogeological instability. The region, which still suffers from profound territorial inequalities, risks suffering further penalties.”
“We will continue to oppose”
«The impression is that a power pact is taking place among the majority: the League insists on differentiated autonomy, while Forza Italia and Fratelli d’Italia choose silence. We will continue to oppose it firmly, inside and outside Parliament, because – concludes Irto – the substantial unity of the country and the equality of rights cannot become political bargaining chips”.