"Our objective is to surpass 10% in the upcoming European elections, and we aim to achieve 20% in the upcoming general elections. I am extremely enthusiastic about this because I see the climate in our country: there is a demand for a serious, credible, reliable, and responsible force." This is what the leader of Forza Italia, Antonio Tajani, said at a press conference to take stock of the new entries of the party founded by Silvio Berlusconi. Waiting for the national congress, which has been confirmed for February 23-24, in preparation for the European elections. "We are the European People's Party in Italy - says Tajani, referring to the group that at the European Parliament brings together all the main moderate parties in Europe - The vote useful to count in Europe is only the one given to Forza Italia, the European People's Party will always be the backbone of our union. Catholics, reformists, and guarantors—never alternating current—here for you. We are pro-Europeans and Atlanticists; when we say that we cannot form coalitions with individuals who are both pro-European and Atlanticist, we are saying so because we respond to the ideals that drive our political action." The national secretary also states that the subject of the leaders' candidacies is "premature"; as long as there is no national congress, we cannot make any commitment as Forza Italia. "I feel that a joint approach is required to lend more strength to the centre-right; we must consider carefully since the risk is that less effort will be put into government action. It is a collaborative choice that we should review with Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini," the leaders of the other two parties in the center-right majority.Tajani assures, "We are prepared to engage with anyone who finds inspiration in European popularism, beginning with Noi con l'Italia and the UDC: let us convene and become acquainted. Our lists are open, but it must be a political agreement. Obviously, we cannot remove Berlusconi's name from our symbol, which already includes the European People's Party flag, indicating that all individuals who identify with European popularism are welcome to join".
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