The League'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 programmes
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Political governance
Reform of the European institutions, majority voting, presidents
Protecting unanimity voting
To stop the centralising drift of the EU, the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality (no excessive burdens should be imposed on citizens) must be enhanced. Safeguarding unanimity voting in the Council plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the protection of interests and the balance between member states.
Economic Governance
.New rules for the budget, common debt and Eurobonds No more austerity, more investment
The EU must aim for an end to the austerity and wage devaluation policies conducted in recent years, and agree on solutions for a substantial increase in public and private investment. Minimum harmonisation in tax matters is needed to avoid dumping between states.
Common Defence
.Ukraine and the new geopolitical framework: beyond military cooperation
No to a European army
Yes to Ukraine's right of self-defence, but without encouraging reckless military escalation. No to a 'European army' whose operability could be conditioned by the current balances and weights between the member states. OK to coordinated investments in defence technologies.
Industrial Policy
.Business, Competitiveness, Energy and Environment. Barriers and incentives
Revisit the Green Deal thoroughly
Tackle climate policies more pragmatically to avoid de-industrialising the EU. Thoroughly review the Green Deal, so that targets and timeframes are realistic for households and businesses. Yes to the energy transition by investing in nuclear and fusion energy.
Lavoro
Salaries and tax wedge, contracts and workers' training, pensions Full employment objective
Yes to a growth model driven by increasing workers' purchasing power. In a treaty reform scenario that also involves the ECB, economic growth and full employment must be defined as 'primary' objectives along with the current primary objective of price stability.

