Schlein Vows to defeat Meloni as Opposition Unites at Festa dell’Unità
Rome, Italy - September 14, 2025 – Elly Schlein, leader of the Democratic Party (PD), delivered a forceful challenge to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Festa dell’Unità in Rimini today, declaring the opposition’s readiness to defeat her government. The event, a traditional gathering for the Italian left, saw a display of unity with the Five Star Movement (M5S) and other opposition forces, signaling a strengthened front against Meloni’s right-wing coalition.
The gathering underscores a growing effort to consolidate opposition forces ahead of upcoming regional and European elections.A fractured opposition has historically hampered efforts to challenge dominant political forces in Italy, but today’s show of solidarity aims to overcome those divisions. the stakes are high, with the opposition seeking to capitalize on potential dissatisfaction with the current government’s policies and present a viable choice.
Schlein,addressing the crowd,stated,”Get used to it,Meloni: we are united and we will beat you.” Her remarks were met with excited applause, highlighting the renewed sense of purpose within the opposition. Former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, leader of the M5S, echoed this sentiment, describing the emerging alliance as “a project against this extremist right.”
The Festa dell’Unità, traditionally a key event for the PD, has taken on added meaning this year as a platform for forging a broader anti-government coalition. The event’s timing, with regional elections anticipated in the coming months and European Parliament elections scheduled for 2026, positions the unified opposition to present a coordinated challenge to Meloni’s governing coalition. The last update to this article was September 14, 2025, at 21:11 CEST.
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