Clash in the Chamber between Ascani (PD) and Pozzolo (Futuro Nazionale): "Call me Madam President." He uses the masculine

Tensions flared in the Italian Chamber of Deputies when Futuro Nazionale lawmaker Emanuele Pozzolo repeatedly addressed the presiding officer, Democratic Party deputy Anna Ascani, as "Mr. President." The incident occurred late Monday evening, highlighting a clash over gendered language in a formal parliamentary setting.

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Colleague, excuse me, since this is the third time I've heard it, if you use 'Mr.', say 'Madam President,' otherwise just 'President' is fine.

Ascani, who was presiding over the session, corrected Pozzolo on his third attempt to use the masculine form of address. She stated, "Colleague, excuse me, since this is the third time I've heard it, if you use 'Mr.', say 'Madam President,' otherwise just 'President' is fine." When Pozzolo did not comply, Ascani added, "Thank you, colleague deputy Pozzolo, proceed."

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I used the institutional term.

Pozzolo defended his usage, claiming he used the "institutional term." However, the exchange escalated when Ascani firmly responded, "Never dare to address the presidency like that again, after I asked you for a courtesy." The confrontation underscores a debate about respectful and accurate forms of address in political discourse.

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Never dare to address the presidency like that again, after I asked you for a courtesy.