The security decree and the conflict of attribution in Italy

The security decree: a controversial measure

The security decree, a hot topic in the Italian political landscape, is about to face an important test before the Constitutional Court. This measure, which has raised numerous criticisms from experts and jurists, has been at the center of a heated debate, especially for its approval methods.

The secretary of +Europa, Riccardo Magi, has announced his intention to raise a conflict of powers, arguing that parliamentary prerogatives have been compromised by an emergency decree.

Criticisms of the government and the role of Parliament

Magi highlighted how the security decree represents a “copy and paste” of the bill already under consideration in the Senate. According to the secretary, the government has removed the measure from parliamentary analysis, an act that undermines the legislative function of Parliament. The heading of the decree and that of the bill are identical, with the only difference being the adjective “urgent”. However, the urgency has not been adequately justified, as argued by over 250 constitutionalists who have signed an appeal against the decree.

The mobilizations and the support of the associations

The debate has become even more intense with the start of a relay fast, promoted by several associations, including Acli, Antigone and Cgil. This mobilization, which will continue until May 30, the day of a national demonstration, has already gathered over 4 thousand adhesions. The associations are asking for a review of the decree, underlining the importance of respecting parliamentary procedures and legislative prerogatives.

Statements by the Minister of the Interior

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi justified the adoption of the security decree with the “slowness of Parliament.” However, Magi retorted that the real problem lies in the fact that the government is taking power away from Parliament, an action that could have significant consequences for Italian democracy. The appeal to the Constitutional Court seeks the annulment of the resolution of the Council of Ministers that approved the decree, thus returning the floor to the Senate to resume examination of the bill.