Marina Berlusconi has firmly rejected recent claims suggesting a political plot against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Forza Italia leader Antonio Tajani. In a letter addressed to la Repubblica, Berlusconi, president of Fininvest, denounces the latest rumors, asserting that there is no truth to the speculation of her discontent with Meloni or Tajani. She emphasizes that such rumors are baseless and not reflective of reality.
The controversy stems from an article published on September 18, 2024, in la Repubblica. The piece, written by journalist Concetto Vecchio, alleged that Berlusconi and Gianni Letta were orchestrating a shift in Forza Italia’s stance to distance it from the positions of the League and Brothers of Italy. Berlusconi counters these claims, stating that the article misrepresents her family’s position and distorts the nature of her engagements. She criticizes the article for fabricating narratives and misinterpreting professional meetings as covert political maneuvers.
A key point of contention is Berlusconi’s recent meeting with former Prime Minister and ECB President Mario Draghi in Milan. According to la Repubblica, this meeting was used to plot a strategic shift for Forza Italia towards more moderate positions. Berlusconi refutes these claims, dismissing them as exaggerated and far from the truth. She questions the credibility of such reports in an age dominated by misinformation and unchecked gossip.
In her letter, Berlusconi reiterates her commitment to the value of factual accuracy and critiques the sensationalist nature of the reports. She calls for a return to genuine reporting, suggesting that behind-the-scenes stories should only hold value if they reflect actual events rather than fabricated scenarios.
