Democratic Party (PD) President
Matteo Orfini's proposal to dissolve and reform the centre-left
party has elicited a chorus of nos from senior party figures.
The PD is still in turmoil after slumping to its worst-ever
showing in March's general election.
But the idea of starting over has not proved popular, with PD
chief Maurizio Martina confirming that the intention is to have
a party congress as soon as possible and leadership primaries in
January.
Former industry minister Carlo Calenda, meanwhile, said
Monday former premiers Matteo Renzi and Paolo Gentiloni and
former interior minister Marco Minniti had accepted an
invitation to have dinner at his home for talks among
like-minded senior PD members.
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