Five-hour meeting at the Five Star Movement summit after the discontent: "Let's move forward without division."

Five hours of discussions took stock of the midterms and restored unity after tensions over the assignment of Regional Council committee chairs. The lengthy Five Star Movement summit, which began at 11:00 a.m. and concluded at 3:45 p.m., concluded with a message of unity from national vice president Ettore Licheri: "It went well, it was a good, pleasant meeting." On the second floor of the Regional Palace, in the presidential headquarters, Licheri was joined by Governor Alessandra Todde, Labor Councilor Desirè Manca, and regional councilors. The only one who participated via videoconference was Councilor Michele Ciusa.
The meeting focused on the Movement's progress in Sardinia, as well as the national deadlines that will require organizational and political commitment in the coming months. "We held a midterm review," explains Licheri, describing "a united, compact group, aware that we face significant challenges at the regional level, but above all, at the national level."
The thorny issue to be addressed was that of the committees. The renewal of the presidencies had caused discontent and fueled tensions: a test of internal balance after losing the presidency of a small parliament to accommodate the demands of Orizzonte Comune and Avs. Licheri drew on his parliamentary experience to trace the friction back to the difficulties that accompany the distribution of positions. "I've led three governments now. When there are committees, some are satisfied and many are dissatisfied, because it's always been that way." He then emphasized the method used: "I must say that everything was conducted in the spirit of maximum collaboration."
The national vice president's words, therefore, convey a desire to move forward without division. "Let's continue, let's continue," he insists. This is the political message with which the Five Star Movement is attempting to overcome the friction of recent days and refocus attention on the work to be done in the second half of their mandate. Licheri emphasizes the regional councilors' willingness to restart united: "There's truly reason to be satisfied."
The focus then shifts to national events. "We'll obviously have to organize the primaries, and then there will be the general election," the deputy secretary reminds us. He attributes this to a transition that extends beyond the Movement's future: "It will be a turning point in the history of this country."
In the video, national vice president Ettore Licheri.