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Daniela Santanchè's statements
In a climate of growing political and legal tension, the Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, wanted to clarify his legal situation. During a press conference, he categorically denied rumors of a change of lawyer, calling them "fake news". Santanchè specified that his main lawyer remains Peel, while the lawyer added Salvatore Pino per affrontare questioni di natura penale.
“Non ho cambiato avvocato, non sono state depositate istanze e ho il diritto di difendermi”, ha affermato con fermezza.
The accusations and political reactions
The minister's statements come at a delicate moment, when she is accused of aggravated scam to INPS for alleged abuses in the use of Covid redundancy funds. These accusations have raised a heated debate within Parliament, with the group leader of Fratelli d'Italia, Galeazzo Bignami, who expressed concern about a possible indictment. Santanchè responded to Bignami's statements, stressing that, if a indictment were to arrive, she would evaluate the situation carefully, but she also wanted to reassure her supporters about the management of tourism in Italy, which according to her is producing positive results.
The context of the accusations
The accusations against Santanchè are part of a broader investigation into alleged wrongdoing related to the management of public funds during the pandemic. The issue has raised questions about transparency and the correct use of resources intended to support businesses and workers in difficulty. The minister reiterated his willingness to address the accusations with the utmost seriousness, stating that his priority remains to ensure strong and competitive tourism for Italy. “My assessments will be based on facts and not political speculation,” he concluded.