Bettino Craxi in place of Giuseppe Parini. The mayor of Ospedaletto Euganeo wants to oust the symbol of Italian neoclassicism in the name of a square in favor of the former secretary of the PSI. Giacomo Scapin, architect, elected in 2016 with the support of the League, Forza Italia and the Brothers of Italy, had the municipal council approve a "deed of address" to change the name chosen in 1996 for one of the historic corners of the Paduan town , which has almost six thousand inhabitants. The decision, now being examined by the Superintendency and the municipal council, has sparked heated reactions and protests, especially on the web. Among the angriest members of the Facebook page 'Noi di Ospedaletto Euganeo ".
Everyone rejects the mayor's idea. "I am not against anyone, but Craxi ran away to avoid jail for two sentences," writes Maria Grazia. "But are we kidding? The square to a thief, a criminal who has opened the doors of politics to a mobster, one who has escaped?" Rincara Marina. Even the new name Sandra likes little. "I am really indignant and disgusted with this thing - short size -. You should be ashamed to have thought of such a thing. Parini was a poet and Craxi was a criminal, you do it."
The spirits are so heated that someone wanted to post the resolution and the names of the members of the city council who signed it on the net. Despite the tussle, the mayor makes it clear that he wants to go straight. "The elderly are with me - he confirms - they remember Craxi well, who is remembered only for his latest events and not for the great statesman he was". Scapin does not deny his sympathies for the former carnation leader. "In the past I voted for PSI - he admits, remembering the twentieth anniversary of his death -. Here with us the PSI reached a maximum of 15%. There are approximate judgments on Craxi". Just the coincidence of the anniversary seems more than enough reason for the first citizen to send Parini to the attic. "Now is the time to do it - he says with conviction -. I have seen the film and I have not liked it. There Craxi appears old, sick". Throw up the gauntlet as well: "if they give me the green light I'll call Stefania Craxi for the inauguration of the square".