Rome, 15 Nov. (LaPresse) – “We have no reservations whatsoever about the universal basic income. We believe that at a time when production processes are being automated, we must guarantee an income. And we insist on a solidarity contribution from those with substantial wealth. On this point, I would like to say very calmly to Giuseppe Conte that it would be wrong not to address this issue.” This was stated by AVS co-spokesperson Angelo Bonelli on the sidelines of the event marking the 40th anniversary of the Greens in Rome. “This puts us in a position to help the most vulnerable sections of society because, should we come to power – which I am convinced we will – we will be called upon to find the necessary funding,” Bonelli continued, “and we could not do as the right does, namely cutting spending on education and healthcare whilst, as always, making pensioners and the middle class foot the bill. That is why a solidarity contribution in excess of 5.4 million euros – though we can discuss the exact figure – should also be given consideration by the Five Star Movement.”
Centre-left, Bonelli: “No objections to the Universal Basic Income, but funding must come from a wealth tax”
Rome, 15 Nov. (LaPresse) – “We have no reservations whatsoever about the universal basic income. We believe that at a time when production processes are being automated, we must guarantee an income. And we insist on a solidarity contribution from those with substantial wealth. On this point, I would like to say very calmly to Giuseppe Conte that it would be wrong not to address this issue.” This was stated by AVS co-spokesperson Angelo Bonelli on the sidelines of the event marking the 40th anniversary of the Greens in Rome. “This puts us in a position to help the most vulnerable sections of society because, should we come to power – which I am convinced we will – we will be called upon to find the necessary funding,” Bonelli continued, “and we could not do as the right does, namely cutting spending on education and healthcare whilst, as always, making pensioners and the middle class foot the bill. That is why a solidarity contribution in excess of 5.4 million euros – though we can discuss the exact figure – should also be given consideration by the Five Star Movement.”