The 5 Star Movement's programme for the European elections
Il Sole 24 Ore summarised the positions of the main parties in the race (which are above or around the 4% threshold in the polls) in six decisive points of their respective programmes
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Political governance
Reform of the European institutions, majority voting, presidents
Yes to majority voting
Replace unanimous voting with qualified majority voting in the Council and give the EU Parliament the right of legislative initiative. The Parliament should be given the power to appoint the president of the Commission. Yes to a referendum to repeal EU laws.
Economic Governance
.New Rules for the Budget, Common Debt and Eurobonds Common Investment and Debt
Significantly increase the common European budget to finance green transition, technology-intensive investments, development of backward areas, health and social security. Make the Next Genetation Eu mechanism permanent.
Common Defence
.Ukraine and the new geopolitical framework: beyond military cooperation
Stop arms to Ukraine
Let's stop sending new arms and pursue peace by all means. Europe must strive for a peace conference to be held under the auspices of the UN. Pursue an immediate 'ceasefire' in the Middle East too, yes to the recognition of the State of Palestine.
Industrial Policy
.Business, Competitiveness, Energy and Environment. Barriers and incentives
Strengthening the Green Deal
The Green Deal must be strengthened. We need a structural Energy Recovery Fund against energy poverty and to finance the transition. We need to decarbonise our economies and act on the extra profits of energy companies.
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Wages and tax wedge, contracts and workers' training, pensions
Yes to the EU citizenship income
Yes to the EU citizenship income. The EU must commit itself to guaranteeing minimum standards for employment contracts through a 'dignity directive with a reason for fixed-term contracts'. Yes to a minimum wage to combat social dumping, yes to a directive on a short working week.
