Schlein and Conte meet to discuss primary plans.
Italian leaders disagree about when party elections will happen. Giorgia Meloni, Giorgia Schlein, and Paolo Conte have different ideas. This shows problems within the Italian government.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with several leaders to talk about important issues. The leaders discussed the budget deficit and the war in Ukraine. There are disagreements about how quickly the upcoming primary elections should take place. Elly Schlein wants a party program before the elections. Luigi Di Maio is unhappy with former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
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Highlights
Primary Timing Dispute
Giorgia Meloni and Elly Schlein disagree on when party primaries should happen.
Meeting to Ease Tensions
Schlein and Conte had a lunch meeting to discuss political relations.
Ukraine Stance Disagreement
The Five Star Movement wants a firm position on Ukraine.
Program Before Primaries
Elly Schlein says the party program must come first.
Di Maio's Disappointment
Luigi Di Maio is disappointed with Giuseppe Conte’s plans.