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'The Europe we want': Italy's Democratic Party launches EU elections manifesto
euronews (in English)
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16/04/2024
The Italian opposition is trying hard to cut through in an election cycle where the country's ruling right-wing parties are hoping for major gains.
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"The Europe we want" is the slogan chosen by the Democratic Party for its political manifesto.
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In a press conference held on Monday at the Foreign Press Association in Rome,
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the party leader Elie Schlein officially launched the party's European election campaign.
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The aim is to promote social justice policies in a number of sectors.
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According to Elie Schlein, Europe should become more social and lead the green transition.
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These are some of the main takeaways from the Democratic Party's political programme
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as outlined by its leader ahead of the European elections.
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Raising the minimum wage and improving Italy's health system are also among the main priorities,
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together with calling for more solidarity on migration in Europe.
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And the warning Elie Schlein sent on Monday is very similar to the one already sent at Europe's socialist campaign launch.
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We are the only link to the advance of the European right.
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I am the one who asks the people how far they are willing to go to flee from the nationalists.
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They are betraying their own political tradition.
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Schlein also highlighted the need to ensure equal rights for non-traditional families
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and continue the fight against gender-based violence.
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It means to continue fighting against gender violence.
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I found it very significant and important.
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It is a great step forward to the vote last week in the European Parliament
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which granted women the right to choose their own body.
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Abortion is a fundamental right, still too much denied in this country despite the 194 law.
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And while the Democratic Party leader hopes to gain more support,
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she acknowledged that the main challenge could be low voter turnout.
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Giorgia Orlandi, for EURONEWS, in Rome.
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(audience applauding)
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