(ANSA) - Rome, February 5 - Deputy Premier Luigi Di Maio's
press office said Tuesday Di Maio and his 5-Star Movement (M5S)
No.2 Alessandro Di Battista had met with one of the leaders of
the Yellow Jackets, Christof Chalencon, on the outskirts of
Paris.
"There are many common positions and values that focus on the
battles for citizens, social rights, direct democracy and the
environment," the press office said.
Di Maio has previously voiced the hope of an alliance with
the Yellow Jackets ahead of the May European elections.
Chalencon, spokesman of the Yellow Jackets list led by Ingrid
Levavasseur, told ANSA Tuesday he and Di Maio and Di Battista
"practically agree on everything" after their meeting at the
Hotel de France at Montargis, in the Parisian hinterland.
"We're not talking of alliances yet but certainly of
dialogue," he said.
He said there would be another meeting next week in Rome
between Di Maio and Levavasseur, with him present.
Eric Drouet, one of the main leaders of the Yellow Jackets,
told ANSA Tuesday he was "against all political initiatives made
in the name" of the French protest movement.
Di Maio sees Yellow Jackets, 'joint battles'
On citizens, social rights, direct democracy, environment