The top television networks are competing to host Giorgia Meloni and Elly Schlein's televised showdown. After Sky acquired a sort of primogeniture on the idea by directly asking the prime minister whether she was available for a debate with the Democratic Party secretary and receiving a good response, other availability is pouring in. Rai moved forward with Bruno Vespa, and La7 embraced Enrico Mentana's invitation. Yesterday afternoon, Mediaset also made it available and, in a company statement, said it was ready to deliver "a special broadcast immediately after TG5 at 8 p.m. or in prime time. All other in-depth analyses in prime time are also available to host the eventual confrontation. Mediaset is prepared to ensure an independent, pluralistic, and balanced environment". At this point, the floor is passed to the two leaders' staffs, who would only gain from this TV battle, which would cut out the other parties, giving the impression that a challenge is being played on the majoritarian level, while the vote in European elections is proportional.
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