Notizie.it editorial team A symbolic gesture against abstention
MP Riccardo Magi, secretary of the Più Europa party, chose an unusual way to express his dissent towards the call to abstain from the referendums of June 8 and 9. During Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's question time, Magi entered the Chamber dressed as a ghost, a gesture that immediately captured the attention of those present and the media.
This act of protest is not only a demonstration of dissent, but also a call to memory, evoking the words of Prime Minister Meloni in 2016, when she criticized governments for silencing referendums.
Reaction of the House
The reaction of the Speaker of the House, Lorenzo Fontana, was immediate. He asked for Magi's expulsion, who was promptly removed by the Montecitorio ushers. As he was being led away, the deputy shouted at the Prime Minister: "Do you remember, President Meloni, when you accused governments of silencing referendums? Do you remember? It was 2016." This exchange highlighted the contradiction between the words and actions of the Prime Minister, creating a moment of tension in the Chamber.
A symbol of participation
Magi's protest is not just an individual act, but represents a broader feeling of concern for democratic participation. At a time when abstention seems to be the prevailing response of voters, gestures like Magi's can serve to stimulate a necessary debate on civic responsibility and the importance of making one's voice heard. Prime Minister Meloni, witnessing the scene, kept a smile, but the question raised by Magi remains crucial: how can we ensure that citizens are motivated to actively participate in democracy?