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Santanchè re-emerges with luxury beach club party attended by political elite

Santanchè re-emerges with luxury beach club party attended by political elite

From Corriere della Sera · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former minister Daniela Santanchè has reopened a luxury beach establishment in Versilia, two months after resigning from her government post.
  • The opening event, named Tala Beach, was attended by prominent center-right political figures, including the president of the Senate.
  • Despite stepping down from her ministerial role, Santanchè's return to entrepreneurship and potential future political involvement are subjects of discussion.

Daniela Santanchè, two months and five days after her resignation as Italy's Minister of Tourism, has made a high-profile return to entrepreneurship with the opening of the Tala Beach establishment in Versilia.

Ah, you're going? Well, of course, she invited me.

— Unknown guestA guest's response indicating the high-profile nature of Santanchè's event.

The luxury beach resort, reminiscent of the Twiga establishment she co-founded with Flavio Briatore, was launched with significant fanfare. The event saw the attendance of key figures from the center-right political spectrum, including Senate President Ignazio La Russa. Former Liguria governor Giovanni Toti was also present, describing Santanchè as serene and engaged in her new project.

Tomorrow we will be ready.

— Daniela SantanchèSantanchè's comment in an Instagram video prior to the opening of Tala Beach.

While some speculated that Santanchè's return to the public eye might be in a more private capacity, the presence of major political allies suggested otherwise. Despite missing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini had reportedly promised to visit. The gathering signaled that Santanchè's political influence remains considerable, with some close associates suggesting her temporary withdrawal from government would position her for future candidacies.

But I can't tell you anything, she hasn't shared the guest list. I can only tell you that I saw her serene and busy, she will have a lot of fun with this project this summer, but I can't tell you much more, I'm sorry.

— Giovanni TotiFormer Liguria governor Giovanni Toti's remarks about Santanchè's new venture.

Santanchè's venture into entrepreneurship is being framed with a touch of humor regarding pricing. One friend quipped that a seasonal tent rental for 12,000 euros is almost competitive compared to other establishments in the area, jokingly calling Santanchè's venture "low cost."

Nobody believes she won't soon be roaring again in the political front row; after all, her step back will earn her future centrality in terms of candidacies.

— A loyalistAn unnamed associate's comment on Santanchè's political future.
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Originally published by Corriere della Sera in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.