Salis: Right-Wing Field ‘Out of Arguments’ – News
- Genoa's newly elected Mayor Silvia Salis affirmed her dedication to the city, stating her next five years would be entirely devoted to serving Genoa.
- Salis underscored the need for unity within the progressive political field.
- The new mayor noted the prevalence of progressive leadership in numerous Italian cities.
Silvia Salis, newly elected mayor of Genoa, is laser-focused on serving the city for the next five years, signaling a clear shift in local politics. Salis believes progressive unity is key to countering the right-wing majority and its tactics. News Directory 3 reports on her strong stance, criticizing personal attacks and emphasizing the importance of substantive issues. Salis supports the upcoming referendum and aims to unite the progressive field. Her commitment to Genoa and her strategy for the future are now the main topics. Discover what’s next as Genoa’s new leader shapes the local political landscape.
Silvia Salis Pledges Focus on Genoa After Election as Mayor
Updated May 27, 2025
Genoa’s newly elected Mayor Silvia Salis affirmed her dedication to the city, stating her next five years would be entirely devoted to serving Genoa. Salis addressed reporters following her first-round election victory, emphasizing her commitment to the mayoral mandate.
Salis underscored the need for unity within the progressive political field. She argued that divisions among progressive forces frequently enough legitimize the right-wing majority in Italy. According to Salis, when the progressive field unites, it deprives the right of its primary talking point: the division within the progressive movement. She criticised the right for resorting to personal attacks instead of addressing substantive issues.
The new mayor noted the prevalence of progressive leadership in numerous Italian cities. She believes that if the progressive field achieves greater agreement and unity, it would undermine the foundation of the right’s current legitimacy. Salis acknowledged that divisions also exist within the right, but they are more unified by their attachment to power and governing.
“Future at national level? For my sports deformation, I deal with one goal at a time. Now my next five years will be dedicated to serving this city, a totalizing commitment: there is no room for other things,” Salis said.
Salis also voiced her support for the upcoming referendum on work and citizenship issues. She told Rai Radio1 that she would vote “yes” on all five questions.
While acknowledging differing views within her coalition regarding the referendum, Salis dismissed concerns about division. She contrasted this with what she described as an invitation from the right and national institutions to abstain from voting, calling it “a horrible message.”
“The coalition will not divide on the referendum. There are diffrent sensitivities and we will vote each with their own ideas,” Salis stated on Sky Tg24.
what’s next
Salis is expected to begin implementing her agenda for Genoa, focusing on local issues and promoting unity within the progressive political landscape. her actions will be closely watched as a potential model for progressive governance in Italy.