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Elly Schlein
PoliticianLean Left
Elly Schlein is the leader of the Democratic Party in Italy.
Notable Quotes
"Meloni's defeat showed 'there is an alternative to this government' ahead of next year's general elections."View Story →
"Insulting the Pope for his forceful call for peace, dialogue, and human dignity is a very serious act, revealing the culture of oppression of those who do not tolerate free voices."View Story →
"the plan propaganda and impossible to implement"View Story →
"Go ahead and change the electoral law, we will win in any case under any voting system."View Story →
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