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April 23, 2020 "A hole in the water", the premier "future thief". Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini go on the attack of Giuseppe Conte, on the day when the Prime Minister collects a first go-ahead from the EU to the Recovery Fund. It will now be up to the European Commission to present a proposal by 6 May. A decision that exults the Italian government and the majority forces, but sharpens the clash with the League and Brothers of Italy. A hard line from which Forza Italia is partially separated, with Silvio Berlusconi reiterating his yes to the use of the Mes for health expenses, although specifying that this is in no way an external support to the executive.

Giorgia Melonihe does not spare stockpiled to the premier: "Conte had accustomed us to river press conferences to praise the praise of his measures, all of which, however, of very little impact. The fact that today he dismissed the results of a fundamental appointment in a few minutes is a demonstration, I fear, yet another hole in the water at European level. Maybe he is also ashamed of it, "he said referring to the statements made after the EU Council.

The FdI leader agrees with Matteo Salvini on what the real outcome of the European summit is: "While the Fund for recovery is declined to the future and with contours still to be defined, the only certain thing is that in a few days the Mes with its conditions that are anything but light ".

The leader of the Senate Dem, Andrea Marcucci , replies to Salvini : "In Europe a historic result is approaching for Italy, it is no coincidence that Salvini already says that it is a defeat. For him most likely".

Skepticism about the results of the EU summit comes from Forza Italia, albeit in a less barricading tone than the allies: "Once again the EU has only decided to postpone decisions. The greats of Europe have decided not to decide. While they prefer to postpone any choice again, the Italians are still waiting for something concrete ", notes the vice president of the Italian group in the Senate, Licia Ronzulli .

For Silvio Berlusconi "the use of the European Stability Mechanism, the implementation of the Sure fund and other new instruments, such as, for example, the Recovery Fund, must help those countries which, like Italy, are most affected by the pandemic of the Coronavirus. We believe that Europe should show solidarity in its own interest, "said the former prime minister after taking part in the EPP summit.

"As soon as I heard the press conference of President Conte on the evening news. Then I read the statements by Chancellor Merkel. I will be as short as the Premier because I understood only one thing, in Europe the argument of the quarrel changes: first it was whether to do the Recovery Fund, but now how to do the Recovery Fund. In order not to get bored, you change the pitch, but not sport! ". The President of Liguria Giovanni Toti writes on his Facebook page about the outcome of the European Council.

"Enough political circus. Enough controversy while people die and are in great difficulty. It cannot be reduced to stadium cheer. Here we are talking about the future of our country, our children, our grandchildren. Here we are playing the game of life, the most important final in our history. The match is still in progress, but we can say that we have achieved a first important result: the Recovery Fund. Now we need to work on the times, so that the funds are available immediately, to help businesses , workers and Italian families. There is an Italy to rebuild. Only united will we do it. Thanks to President Conte for the excellent work done so far. Thanks to those who support our nation in the most important challenge ever. " So, in a post on Facebook, the Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio .

"EU governments have understood the importance of the Conte government's proposal for a European fund to support families and businesses. What we asked for. Europe is moving, as seen in these dramatic emergency days Covid-19. Now it's up to our strength, our creativity, our commitment to achieve rebirth and rebuild trust. " The leader of the Democratic Party Nicola Zingaretti writes on Facebook .

"An extraordinary result, the result of hard work and determination. The 'Recovery Fund' will be the basis of a new process to protect our economy, the social fabric and Europe. The Union has understood that extraordinary tools are needed, and urgent interventions. It is a great victory. If the dream of the founding fathers is not betrayed, it is thanks to Italy and to those countries that, with us, have carried on this battle. Thank you President Giuseppe Conte! ". The Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance, Laura Castelli writes it on Facebook .

"The European Council has accepted our request to create the Recovery Fund. Thanks to Giuseppe Conte, Italy is taking back the place it deserves. A great country finally listened to, a great president finally respected. Today Italy wins, today it is rewritten history". The senator of the 5 Star Movement Paola Taverna , vice president of the Palazzo Madama assembly wrote on Twitter .

"Thanks to Giuseppe Conte who, with his determination, asserts Italy's position in the EU and gives Europe itself a chance to save itself from the decline. This emegence is faced with new tools and solidarity. Go ahead. #RecoveryFund". The Minister of Public Administration Fabiana Dadone wrote on Twitter .