Italian Parties Prepare for Election After Referendum

Following a referendum, the Italian Democratic Party (PD) and Five Star Movement (M5S) are gearing up for the upcoming election, emphasizing policy and ideas over immediate primaries. However, other parties like Avs and +Europa are proceeding cautiously, while Luigi Di Maio (Salis) has withdrawn from the race, and Giorgio Ruffini has already launched his campaign. The pressure on the PD candidate, Giuseppe Manfredi, is also intensifying.

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