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The context of the accusations
The parliamentary anti-mafia commission has returned to the center of media attention after the recent hearings of key figures such as the former commander of the ROS, Mario Mori, and his collaborator Giuseppe De Donno. The statements of the latter have triggered an immediate reaction from the 5 Star Movement, which has accused the center-right majority of wanting to cover up the truth about the mafia massacres.
In particular, the leader of the M5S, Giuseppe Conte, spoke of an “institutional diversion”, suggesting that the investigations were directed exclusively towards the Via D'Amelio trail, neglecting other possible truths.
The reactions of the centre-right
The majority's response was not long in coming. Chiara Colosimo, president of the commission and representative of Fratelli d'Italia, defined the M5S's accusations as "false from start to finish". According to Colosimo, the Movement's attempt to question the work of the anti-mafia commission is a way to gain visibility and to re-propose theses that have already been rejected in court. The center-right group leaders joined forces to defend the commission's work, emphasizing that the claims of Conte and his allies are unfounded and aim to delegitimize the work done.
The role of the judiciary
A central point of the debate is the role of the judiciary in the investigations into mafia massacres. Roberto Scarpinato, a former magistrate and current member of the M5S, warned that the massacres are a highly topical political issue and that it is essential not to lose sight of the truth. According to Scarpinato, the recent statements by Mori and De Donno contain “falsehoods and distortions of reality” that could compromise the credibility of the investigations. The M5S has asked for direct intervention by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, to monitor what is happening in the commission.
The political implications
This clash in the anti-mafia commission is not only a question of historical truth, but also has profound political implications. The tensions between the M5S and the center-right reflect a climate of growing polarization in the Italian political landscape. The accusations of misdirection and the defenses strenuously supported by the center-right could have significant repercussions on future elections and on voters' trust in institutions. The issue of mafia massacres, in fact, is a delicate issue that touches the most sensitive chords of Italian society, and the way in which it is handled could influence not only the political debate, but also the public perception of justice and legality in the country.