«The dossier from the Chamber offices on differentiated autonomy is a very serious political and institutional fact. The doubts of constitutionality confirm our objections. The Meloni government must stop, it cannot sacrifice national unity, the equality of citizens and the future of the South to satisfy the demands of the League. The Constitution is worth more than the power agreements of the majority.” Democratic Party senator Nicola Irto stated this in a note. «The dossier raises fundamental questions on civil protection, professions and healthcare, which affect the agreements with Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont and Liguria. The Constitutional Court had already set, with the 2024 ruling, precise limits to differentiated autonomy. However, the government carries on, with a completely political haste”, he continues.
“As a Calabrian – underlines the Democratic senator – I consider it unacceptable that further powers are granted to the stronger Regions without first guaranteeing the same rights to all Italians”. «President Meloni – urges Irto – explain how she can proclaim herself a defender of the homeland and support a reform that divides it. It’s a gigantic contradiction. We ask for the suspension of the agreements and an in-depth parliamentary examination of the findings that have emerged.”