RADARPOLITICO ANALYSIS
What is happening
The Democratic Party’s National Assembly opened at the Nuvola convention centre in Rome under the title “Unity – To change Italy.” Delegates are being asked to amend Article 8 of the Statute so that Schlein can lead the party through the general election campaign. AGI reported that the mandate is due to expire in March 2027, shortly before the general election. The assembly has 960 delegates, according to la Repubblica.
Why it is on the Radar
The proposed amendment is intended to avoid overlapping the party congress with the general election campaign. It would allow Schlein to remain party secretary through the election and to take part in coalition primaries, according to AGI. The reformist area has also raised proposals concerning alternative candidacies and a possible two-round coalition primary.