Milan, 6 Oct. (LaPresse) – Is it true that I met with Elly Schlein on the eve of the PD’s executive committee meeting? “Without taking anything away from *La Repubblica*, which broke the story, we have met with Schlein on other occasions too; however, I do not deny that this very recent meeting took place” with the PD secretary, “nor do I deny that, out of a sense of duty, I wanted to make one final attempt to assess whether all party leaders, myself included, were willing to step aside, in order to evaluate and then propose a third candidate. Roberto Gualtieri? I didn’t mention any names because Schlein told me that, as far as she is concerned, there is no such willingness.” This was stated by the president of the M5S, Giuseppe Conte, on ‘Coffee Break’ on La7.
Centre-left, Conte: “We’ve considered Schlein as a third option, but she’s not available”
Milan, 6 Oct. (LaPresse) – Is it true that I met with Elly Schlein on the eve of the PD’s executive committee meeting? “Without taking anything away from *La Repubblica*, which broke the story, we have met with Schlein on other occasions too; however, I do not deny that this very recent meeting took place” with the PD secretary, “nor do I deny that, out of a sense of duty, I wanted to make one final attempt to assess whether all party leaders, myself included, were willing to step aside, in order to evaluate and then propose a third candidate. Roberto Gualtieri? I didn’t mention any names because Schlein told me that, as far as she is concerned, there is no such willingness.” This was stated by the president of the M5S, Giuseppe Conte, on ‘Coffee Break’ on La7.