"The Green and Left Alliance in agreement with Roberto Salis has decided to nominate his daughter Ilaria, detained in Hungary, in conditions that seriously violate people's rights, on its lists for the next European elections". This was stated in a note by Nicola Fratoianni and Angelo Bonelli of the Alleanza Verdi Sinistra.
"In these hours - they explain - the national leading groups are discussing the modalities of this choice which aims to protect the rights and dignity of a European citizen, also from the inertia of the Italian authorities to obtain a rapid release in favor of house arrest denied with the latest decision by the Hungarian judges." "The idea is that around the candidacy of Ilaria Salis a great and generous battle can be generated so that the European Union defends the principles of the Rule of Law and reaffirms the inviolability of fundamental human rights throughout its territory and in each of the member states. The ours - continue the two Avs leaders - is a gesture that can serve to denounce uncivilized methods of detention, especially towards those who are still awaiting trial. In this way, Green Europe and the Italian Left intend to bring legislative initiatives to safeguard the rights of women in the future European Parliament. people involved in criminal proceedings in all countries of the Union. A press conference will be convened in the next few days."