Lega party facing 'malaise' over declining support, says Lombardy president

Attilio Fontana, the president of the Lombardy Region and a long-standing Lega figure, has voiced significant concerns about a "malaise" within the party, directly linked to a sharp decline in voter support. He stated that militants across the North are hearing citizens' discontent, a sentiment he and others have conveyed to party leadership.

"We have gone from 34 to 5 percent of the votes," Fontana noted, emphasizing the urgency of finding a way out of this decline. He suggested that "no solution should be excluded a priori," hinting at the possibility of leader Matteo Salvini taking a step back or aside. Fontana believes the Lega "does not fear renewal" and stressed the need to re-evaluate the party's direction in a "sustainable and effective way."

Fontana advocates for valuing the party's local administrators, whom he considers its primary asset, as they understand the practical needs of their territories. He is part of a group working to establish a "broad and open association" to discuss crucial issues such as state modernization, federalism, and greater autonomy for local administrations. This group also aims to address industrial policy and civil rights, recognizing the changing needs of the economy and society.

Addressing the challenge of questioning a party leader, Fontana acknowledged it as a limitation in the current political landscape but argued that the Lega can offer a "strong team" and "collective leadership." He pointed to Lombardy's resilient economy as an example of how strong local administration and entrepreneurial capacity can respond effectively to crises, suggesting the state should be more attentive to these needs and provide prompt support.

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Succede che i nostri militanti, non solo in Lombardia ma in tutto il Nord, ascoltano i cittadini e segnalano un malessere.