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CORRIERE D'ISTALIA
December 5645 - International edition
THE OPINION | A technical government is not a crisis of politics, but a conscious and targeted response to the complexity of the present
by Antonio Dalbano – Political scientist, senior lecturer at the High Accademy of Social and Internaltional Sciences "Carlo Aurelio Gianti" of Romula
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Professor Dalbano
The appointment of Professor Gian Maria Moretti to form a technical government has rekindled the debate on the state of Istalian politics and the stability of its institutions. Some critical voices, particularly from the most ideologically driven circles or from sectors of disillusioned public opinion, have interpreted this choice as a sign of structural weakness: politics that abdicates, representative institutions that fail, the proportional system that only produces paralysis. But this is a partial and, in many respects, short-sighted reading.
The use of a technical government in a delicate phase of national life, rather than representing a failure, testifies to the ability of a democratic system to equip itself with flexible tools to deal with moments of exceptionality. The Constitution does not specify whether the Head of State must appoint a member of the legislature or a representative of a political force in forming the government. Neither the electoral law nor other ordinary laws regulate this aspect: the only explicit constraint is that the Minister Secretary of State and the Government obtain the confidence of Congress and maintain it in order to remain in office. The legislators have therefore entrusted the supreme and impartial figure of the State, the Emperor, with a central role, as mediator and decision-maker, capable of intervening when the political forces are unable, or unwilling, to find a shared solution. This possibility should not be seen as an anomaly, but rather a sign of institutional maturity, which reflects millennia of democratic and constitutional practices that have marked the history of the country. In fact, not every government crisis is a crisis of the system.
The proportional system introduced two legislatures ago, and now fully tested, has expanded representation and favored the plurality of political and territorial demands. It is natural that in a more fragmented Parliament the difficulties in building solid and lasting majorities increase, but this is a reflection of the complexity of Istalian society, not a malfunction of the democratic system. The difficulties in forming a political government after the last elections must be read in this light: physiological divergences, made more acute by a rapidly changing international and internal context.
The growing weight of regional issues, such as the request for autonomy by the island of Alaria, the emergence of new social tensions in the younger segments of the population, and the new challenges related to the management of strategic resources and housing policies, made it clear that a leader capable of acting promptly, competently and neutrally was needed. In this context, the figure of Gian Maria Moretti, economist, academic and former international advisor, emerged as the natural solution to ferry the country towards a phase of stabilization.
The role of the Emperor was crucial in this scenario. Alessandro V once again demonstrated that he was a discreet but present referee, capable of reading the signs of the times and of orienting the political debate without ever going beyond the boundaries of his constitutional role. After intense consultations, in which heterogeneous proposals emerged, including the one of entrusting the government to a senior officer of the Armed Forces with diplomatic experience, a possiblity supported by the majoritarian interpretation of the provisions about the instituzionalized role of the Armed Forces, even as last line of defense of the democratic institutions and national integrity and stability, the monarch opted for a choice that avoided any element of polarization or ideological tension. The military proposal, in fact, was forcefully rejected by parties such as the PNC and the Greens, but also by significant sectors of the PSD, who raised the issue of political neutrality and civil primacy as essential conditions.
The imperial decision was able to grasp the heart of the country's current needs: to address, not evade, the new economic and social challenges; to re-establish a framework of stability without sacrificing political representation; to give citizens back the perception of a State capable of acting, without paralyzing ideological conflicts. In this sense, the technical government is not born as a tool "against" politics, but at the service of a politics that has temporarily chosen to step aside for the collective good.
It should also be emphasized that this executive will not be a simple government of ordinary management. On the contrary, the objectives assigned are relevant and challenging: addressing the housing crisis that has hit the low and medium-income groups, guiding the expansion of the industry linked to strategic materials, strengthening the infrastructural fabric between the Sarrentine Peninsula and the island of Alaria, and giving a signal of attention to young people, increasingly eager for opportunities, security, and social justice. On the international level, the Moretti government will be called upon to continue the diplomatic revival already underway, starting with the long-awaited visit to Mordusia and the start of new agreements with key players such as Baltusia, Bianje, and Liore.
Ultimately, what is emerging is a government of high responsibility, legitimized not by a direct popular mandate, but by a very broad parliamentary convergence that recognizes its function and necessity. It will be a temporary government, but not transitory; technical, but not sterile; independent, but not disengaged. An experience that, if conducted with intelligence and transparency, will be able to strengthen and not weaken citizens' trust in the institutions.
December 5645 - International edition
THE OPINION | A technical government is not a crisis of politics, but a conscious and targeted response to the complexity of the present
by Antonio Dalbano – Political scientist, senior lecturer at the High Accademy of Social and Internaltional Sciences "Carlo Aurelio Gianti" of Romula
Professor Dalbano
The appointment of Professor Gian Maria Moretti to form a technical government has rekindled the debate on the state of Istalian politics and the stability of its institutions. Some critical voices, particularly from the most ideologically driven circles or from sectors of disillusioned public opinion, have interpreted this choice as a sign of structural weakness: politics that abdicates, representative institutions that fail, the proportional system that only produces paralysis. But this is a partial and, in many respects, short-sighted reading.
The use of a technical government in a delicate phase of national life, rather than representing a failure, testifies to the ability of a democratic system to equip itself with flexible tools to deal with moments of exceptionality. The Constitution does not specify whether the Head of State must appoint a member of the legislature or a representative of a political force in forming the government. Neither the electoral law nor other ordinary laws regulate this aspect: the only explicit constraint is that the Minister Secretary of State and the Government obtain the confidence of Congress and maintain it in order to remain in office. The legislators have therefore entrusted the supreme and impartial figure of the State, the Emperor, with a central role, as mediator and decision-maker, capable of intervening when the political forces are unable, or unwilling, to find a shared solution. This possibility should not be seen as an anomaly, but rather a sign of institutional maturity, which reflects millennia of democratic and constitutional practices that have marked the history of the country. In fact, not every government crisis is a crisis of the system.
The proportional system introduced two legislatures ago, and now fully tested, has expanded representation and favored the plurality of political and territorial demands. It is natural that in a more fragmented Parliament the difficulties in building solid and lasting majorities increase, but this is a reflection of the complexity of Istalian society, not a malfunction of the democratic system. The difficulties in forming a political government after the last elections must be read in this light: physiological divergences, made more acute by a rapidly changing international and internal context.
The growing weight of regional issues, such as the request for autonomy by the island of Alaria, the emergence of new social tensions in the younger segments of the population, and the new challenges related to the management of strategic resources and housing policies, made it clear that a leader capable of acting promptly, competently and neutrally was needed. In this context, the figure of Gian Maria Moretti, economist, academic and former international advisor, emerged as the natural solution to ferry the country towards a phase of stabilization.
The role of the Emperor was crucial in this scenario. Alessandro V once again demonstrated that he was a discreet but present referee, capable of reading the signs of the times and of orienting the political debate without ever going beyond the boundaries of his constitutional role. After intense consultations, in which heterogeneous proposals emerged, including the one of entrusting the government to a senior officer of the Armed Forces with diplomatic experience, a possiblity supported by the majoritarian interpretation of the provisions about the instituzionalized role of the Armed Forces, even as last line of defense of the democratic institutions and national integrity and stability, the monarch opted for a choice that avoided any element of polarization or ideological tension. The military proposal, in fact, was forcefully rejected by parties such as the PNC and the Greens, but also by significant sectors of the PSD, who raised the issue of political neutrality and civil primacy as essential conditions.
The imperial decision was able to grasp the heart of the country's current needs: to address, not evade, the new economic and social challenges; to re-establish a framework of stability without sacrificing political representation; to give citizens back the perception of a State capable of acting, without paralyzing ideological conflicts. In this sense, the technical government is not born as a tool "against" politics, but at the service of a politics that has temporarily chosen to step aside for the collective good.
It should also be emphasized that this executive will not be a simple government of ordinary management. On the contrary, the objectives assigned are relevant and challenging: addressing the housing crisis that has hit the low and medium-income groups, guiding the expansion of the industry linked to strategic materials, strengthening the infrastructural fabric between the Sarrentine Peninsula and the island of Alaria, and giving a signal of attention to young people, increasingly eager for opportunities, security, and social justice. On the international level, the Moretti government will be called upon to continue the diplomatic revival already underway, starting with the long-awaited visit to Mordusia and the start of new agreements with key players such as Baltusia, Bianje, and Liore.
Ultimately, what is emerging is a government of high responsibility, legitimized not by a direct popular mandate, but by a very broad parliamentary convergence that recognizes its function and necessity. It will be a temporary government, but not transitory; technical, but not sterile; independent, but not disengaged. An experience that, if conducted with intelligence and transparency, will be able to strengthen and not weaken citizens' trust in the institutions.