Vote signal to govt, there is an alternative says PD

The latest round of local elections in

Italy which saw the centre left prevail over the centre right by

10 to six in provincial capitals have sent a signal to the

government that there is an alternative, the centre-left

Democratic Party (PD) said after the results came in Monday.

"The result of the local elections confirms the strength and

roots of the centre left in Italian cities," said Chiara Braga

and Francesco Boccia, Democratic Party group leaders in the

Chamber of Deputies (Lower House) and the Senate, and Nicola

Zingaretti, Head of the Democratic Party delegation to the

European Parliament.

"With the first round (included), the final result in the

provincial capitals was 10 to 6 for the centre left.

"This is a significant result that rewards the work of local

administrators and the credibility of projects built around the

concrete needs of communities.

"In a complex period for the country, with a government that

denies the evidence, citizens continue to recognize the

center-left as a serious, competent, and people-friendly

proposal.

"Where broad, united, and credible coalitions are built, capable

of putting public services, jobs, sustainability, and social

cohesion at the center, we are competitive.

"This is an important indication for the future: the center-left

represents a solid alternative to the right-wing government."

photo: PD leader Elly Schlein

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