Table of Contents
- 1 Nordio and the referendum
- 2 Calderoli: “Coincidence with the Constitution”
- 3 Pd: “He has lost his mind”
- 4 Considering the potential legal challenges Nordio raises, how likely is a referendum on differentiated autonomy, and what are the potential consequences of a blocked referendum for the Italian political landscape?
It’s a clash between the minister Roberto Calderoli and the Democratic Party after the recent ruling of the Council on differentiated autonomy. For the Keeper of the Seals Carlo Nordio will lead to the suppression of the referendum promoted by the opposition.
The obstacle course of the referendum on autonomy: jurists divided, duel between the parties
by Conchita Sannino
November 16, 2024
Nordio and the referendum
The Constitutional Court “has intervened heavily in some sectors which are typical of referendums. Now Parliament will have to review it, then the Supreme Court will review it. By and large, with prudence, I would say that this ruling should eliminate the possibility of a referendum at least for now” . Thus the Minister of Justice, speaking about differentiated autonomy on the stage of the forum of the Europa Initiative Foundation, in Stresa (Vco).
Autonomy, Fontana: “Too much power from the Council to Parliament”
by Enrico Del Mercato
November 16, 2024
“Read in detail – adds the Keeper of the Seals – the Court’s ruling is more than balanced, which I agree with. I say in detail because to give a technically correct interpretation it is necessary to read the reasons, which will certainly be detailed and very long. Having said this, it is certain that it will probably produce progress of months or perhaps even years towards a definitive solution, perhaps a referendum. If you ask me whether this ruling will prevent the referendum or not, you will have to read the sentences, but I would say yes.”
Calderoli: “Coincidence with the Constitution”
In the evening also the minister for regional affairs and autonomies, the Northern League member Roberto Calderolifather of the reform, spoke on the ruling of the Constitutional Court. “We have a press release, we need to wait for the reasons, the evaluation will be up to the Court of Cassation in the first place and therefore we await both the sentence and the assessment of the Court of Cassation. Does a referendum still make sense? Ah, I have no idea, because no one yet has a precise indication of what the Court’s assessment is. When there are references to the articles, to the paragraphs”, said Calderoli during a meeting in the Brescia area on autonomy, “we will know whether the referendum makes sense or not”. For the minister, the law “has 11 articles and 45 paragraphs, a hundred exceptions were presented on 43 paragraphs and seven were accepted. So on unknown terrain we found the way to a perfect coincidence of the Constitution. It can be said that the game ended 45-7.” In any case, “on non-lep matters there has been no exception from the Constitutional Court and therefore the negotiations can continue”, said Calderoli, while “I will take advantage of the guidelines of the sentence”, and then “the opposition will remain silent and I will I hope they will be silent forever.”
Pd: “He has lost his mind”
The Democratic Party replies. “Calderoli’s statements are extremely serious and demonstrate little respect for democracy”, “even after the censures of the Constitutional Court, he continues to insist with arrogance and today he hopes that the opposition will remain silent forever”, comments the secretary from Milan Elly Schlein. “But I make it clear to this government and to all its ministers, once again: it is not the majority that decides what the opposition can or must say. We will continue to make ourselves heard more and more forcefully, this is the role that the opposition has in a democracy. This climate of constant repression of dissent must end.” “Furious because his law no longer exists, Calderoli loses his mind and wants to silence the opposition”, he states for his part Chiara Bragaleader of the Democratic Party in the Chamber of Deputies. “The majority has already tried to do this during the examination of the law in parliament with repeated votes and attacks on deputies. Now he promises to silence them forever. Tell Prime Minister Meloni if such behavior on the part of one of her ministers is acceptable.”
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Considering the potential legal challenges Nordio raises, how likely is a referendum on differentiated autonomy, and what are the potential consequences of a blocked referendum for the Italian political landscape?
## Open-Ended Discussion Questions:
**Nordio’s Stance and the Referendum:**
* Do you agree with Nordio that the Constitutional Court’s ruling will likely prevent a referendum on differentiated autonomy? Why or why not?
* What are the strengths and weaknesses of Nordio’s argument?
* What are the possible implications for Italian democracy if a referendum on this issue is impossible?
**Calderoli’s Reaction and the Democratic Party’s Response:**
* How would you characterize Calderoli’s reaction to the Constitutional Court’s ruling? What message was he trying to convey?
* Do you think his language was appropriate? Why or why not?
* What are the main points of contention between Calderoli and the Democratic Party?
**Arguments for and Against Differentiated Autonomy:**
* What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of differentiated autonomy for Italy?
* Who stands to gain and lose the most from this reform?
* How can the concerns of all regions and communities be addressed in a fair and equitable manner?
**Role of the Opposition and Democratic Values:**
* What is the role of the opposition in a democracy, particularly when a government implements controversial policies?
* What are the implications of Calderoli’s desire to silence the opposition?
* How can a balance be struck between respecting the will of the majority and protecting the rights of the minority?
## Thematic Sections:
1. **Legal Impacts:** Focus on Nordio’s analysis of the Constitutional Court’s ruling and its implications for the referendum.
2. **Political Rhetoric:** Examine Calderoli’s reaction and the Democratic Party’s response, highlighting the use of language and tone.
3. **Underlying Issues:** Dive deeper into the arguments for and against differentiated autonomy, considering the perspectives of various stakeholders.
4. **Democratic Principles:** Discuss the role of the opposition, freedom of speech, and the balance of power in a democratic system.
**Note:** Ensure to encourage respectful dialog and diverse perspectives during any discussion based on this article.
