5-Star Movement (M5S)
premier candidate Luigi Di Maio on Monday scrapped a debate he
had challenged Democratic Party (PD) leader Matteo Renzi to,
saying he was not a competitor after the PD's poor showing in
regional elections in Sicily.
The debate was meant to take place on Tuesday on La7
television.
"I had asked for a debate with Renzi a few days ago, when he
was the premier candidate of that political side," Di Maio, the
Lower House's Deputy Speaker, said via Facebook.
"The earthquake of the election in Sicily has completely
changed this outlook.
"I will debate with the person who will be named as premier
candidate by that party or coalition.
"The PD is political deceased. Our competitor is no longer
Renzi or the PD.
"Soon there will be a PD party meeting where his role will be
thrown into doubt".
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