Sara Guglielmetti Publisher Umberto Cairo and Democratic Party secretary Elly Schelin reportedly met in Rome, at the Hotel de la Ville, to plan new political strategies. Here are all the details.
Secret meeting between Elly Schlein and Umberto Cairo?
Publisher Umberto Cairo and Democratic Party secretary Elly Schelin reportedly met privately at the Hotel de la Ville on Via Sistina in Rome .
Il Giornale reconstructed the face-to-face meeting, linking it to the Democratic Party's strategies and the balance of power within the center-left . The meeting apparently took place in the hours preceding the midterm elections in the United States, which saw Democrats triumph in both the House and Senate, and the crucial internal summit of the Nazarene Party, convened to strengthen the progressive coalition.
During the conversation, Cairo and Schlein discussed a complex international and economic landscape, marked by soaring inflation, ongoing wars, and the Constitutional Court's ruling on electoral law. They also addressed youth protests and the large demonstration called by the CGIL.
Secret Cairo-Schelin Meeting: Strategies for Palazzo Chigi
As previously reported, Elly Schlein and Umberto Cairo reportedly met in Rome for a confidential meeting. According to reliable sources cited by Il Giornale , the lengthy summit between the publisher and the Democratic Party secretary reportedly confirmed Schelin 's strong ambitions in the race for Prime Minister's office . The primary objective, therefore, remains to consolidate her leadership in the broader field compared to other competitors within the coalition, such as Giuseppe Conte. The Cairo-Schlein agreement also fits within an already established editorial line, where La7 's in-depth programs are now a key reference point for the center-left electorate. The summit also reportedly discussed who will host La7's news program after Enrico Mentana's departure. Possible names include Giovanni Floris, Antonio Di Bella, Giovanna Botteri, Gerardo Greco, and Marco Damilano.