Rethinking the 5 Star Movement: Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte Proposes a Constituent Assembly to Overcome Challenges in Second Mandate

The 5 Star Movement is facing challenges in its second mandate, and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has proposed a constituent assembly to address these issues. While the goal is to revitalize the movement, Conte emphasizes the importance of maintaining its identity as a political laboratory and avoiding becoming a traditional party. He acknowledges the defeat at the European Championships and is open to stepping aside if his leadership is seen as an obstacle, but ultimately seeks trust from the community.

In a joint assembly, Conte questioned himself and the movement, stressing the need for self-reflection and analysis of the election results. He rejects blaming voters for the outcome and calls for self-criticism to identify and correct mistakes for future improvement. The focus is on overcoming challenges such as the dual mandate, promoting greater collegiality and local roots, and developing a new political agenda. Conte’s call for reflection and self-assessment is echoed among elected representatives, who are encouraged to evaluate their efforts and contributions to the movement. The process of redefining the movement’s direction and addressing the election results is just beginning, with the goal of uniting members and moving forward together.