Milan, Sept. 29 (LaPresse) – The resolution on the sale of the San Siro stadium has caused a rift within the centre-right opposition. Forza Italia’s decision to leave the council chamber — with the exception of councillor Alessandro De Chirico — effectively lowered the quorum needed for the vote to pass and drew sharp criticism from the League and Brothers of Italy.
"Until yesterday, the entire opposition was united in voting against this resolution. Today, the surprise: Forza Italia, which until recently had clearly stated it would vote no, suddenly changed its stance and chose to walk out, offering decisive support to the mayor and his divided majority," read a statement by the League group at Palazzo Marino.
"A decision," the League continued, "that is doubly disappointing because it not only betrays opposition unity but also gives oxygen to a majority already fractured, with at least seven councillors opposing Sala’s line. The League will continue to defend the interests of citizens with consistency and unity, and we will never act as a crutch for the PD and the left."
"The reality is clear to all: the mayor no longer holds the majority that emerged from the elections and must now seek votes one by one. Sala should stop muddling through and, for once, think about the true interest of Milan’s citizens by stepping aside."
For Brothers of Italy group leader Riccardo Truppo, “the position announced by Forza Italia to leave the chamber at the time of the vote weakens the role of the centre-right in this matter, and thus can no longer be considered a viable option by FdI, which had first suggested it as a possible, though not pre-established, approach. Given that the League will vote against the resolution, if the proposed amendments are not approved, Brothers of Italy will also vote no.”