Emiliano faces another setback as judiciary rejects consultancy role

Michele Emiliano, the former governor of Puglia, has once again been denied a request for leave by Italy's Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM). This latest rejection, the fourth concerning his post-gubernatorial aspirations, pertains to a proposed consultancy role with a parliamentary inquiry commission on workplace safety.

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Politics absolutely doesn't miss me, I have to be honest, because I had a very heavy responsibility for many years. I felt like I was in a washing machine, looking from the porthole and now finally I've had time to even write a novel.

The CSM's decision leaves Emiliano's immediate future in a state of flux, though a potential role as a consultant for the parliamentary commission on workplace safety remains under consideration. The commission has requested Emiliano's formal assent and further details regarding the rationale behind his selection.

Emiliano himself appears unfazed by the judicial body's repeated refusals. Speaking at the launch of his first novel, "L'alba di San Nicola," he conveyed a sense of detachment from political life. He described his previous tenure as governor as an intense, almost disorienting experience, likening it to being "in a washing machine" viewed through the porthole, and expressed relief at having the time to write.

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We are in the hands of people who reason according to criteria that are not those of the vast majority of people - and I hope that this future can be built by politics.

While Emiliano insists he doesn't miss politics, his comments hint at a continued concern for the broader community and the democratic process. His focus seems to have shifted from direct political engagement to broader societal contributions, emphasizing the importance of community resilience and democratic participation. From an Italian perspective, Emiliano's situation reflects the complex interplay between judicial oversight, political ambition, and the personal lives of public figures, particularly in a region like Puglia with its own unique political dynamics.

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My future is to possibly always be myself, whatever happens to me.