The Left has informed the Italian Five Star Movement that there are “clear political conditions” that the party must assume to join the group.
He Five Star Movementthe Italian populist party led by former prime minister Giuseppe Contewants to end a year of lack of political affiliation on the European scene by joining The leftthe most leftist formation in the European Parliament.
The Left includes members such as Rebellious FranceDie Linke from Germany, We can of Spain, Syriza of Greece and Sinn Féin of Ireland, all of which embrace varying degrees of critical attitude towards the EU.
In the June electionsthe pan-European family obtained 39 seats in the chamber, two more than he had previously. He Five Star Movementalso known as M5S (‘Movimento 5 Stelle’), wants to add its eight legislators to the account.
The news was confirmed this Wednesday, while The left celebrated his constituent meeting behind closed doors in Brussels. But, at the end of the meeting, Manon Aubry, co-president of The Left, said that the decision on accession had not yet been made and would be postponed until Thursday, when the issue is scheduled to be deliberated. “The puerta it is openbut there is clear political conditions“Aubry told reporters.
These conditions are included in the declaration of political affiliation which must be signed by any delegation or individual member wishing to join the group, a spokesperson explained to ‘Euronews’.
The statement “contains the fundamental values of The Left“explained the spokesperson, as the respect for international lawthe asylum policythe climate justice and the feminism.
Thursday’s meeting will begin at 10:00 Central European Time and will include representatives of the Five Star Movement. A decision is expected to be made before 5 p.m. “You have to show that you are committed. It is much more than signing the declaration: our MEPs want to be convinced,” a source from La Izquierda told ‘Euronews’.
What is The Left?
Known until 2021 as GUE/NGL, La Izquierda advocates for a fair taxationlos workers’ rightsthe redistribution of income based on principles of equitythe environmental sustainability and the animal welfareand vehemently opposes austerity policies, neoliberalism, the privatization of public services and immigration regulations considered repressive and unfair for asylum seekers.
Despite its progressive perspective, La Izquierda has adopted a critical stance on the EU’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraineopposing the supply of lethal equipment that the Ukrainian Army desperately needs to repel the invading forces.
He Five Star Movement shares this position and has openly criticized Western allies for continuing to supply weapons to the war-torn nation, arguing that the money used to purchase ammunition ought redirect instead to finance social services.
“We must recognize that the idea of obtaining a military victory over Russia it was a failure“Conte declared in May. “We must concentrate resources not on this mad race for rearmament, but on protect social rights of the citizen”.
Before launching into the Left, the Five Star Movement had tried repeatedly (and unsuccessfully) to join the Greensbut his ambiguous opinions on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine were considered unpleasant by the environmentalist group.
