«In the decree we have foreseen a plan that punishes those who do not respect the battle against Xylella. I ask that the police give me a hand against those who violate the law. The crafty ones must be punished ». Faced with non-compliance with Community guidelines, what could Europe do? “There are three hypotheses: to start an infringement procedure, not to donate funds and to make Italy no Xylella free, with the consequent blocking of plant exports.
Jordan has already decided to halt imports. The emergency is becoming national ». - Thus the Minister of Agricultural, Food and Tourism Policies, Sen. Gian Marco Centinaio in an interview with the Gazzetta del Mezzoggiorno. "The measure is already implemented. It must be converted into law by both houses of Parliament. Next week it will go to the House, then to the Senate. I have asked for an acceleration and for amendments which I am willing to consider. I may have been wrong, but this has to be proved ».
“The disease has been underestimated. Responsibilities are both political and civil. The luck is that, comparing myself with ministers and parliamentarians of the Five Star movement, I find that the positions are identical. It is, however, normal that there are some deniers in the M5s, but I hope to be able to make him change his mind ”, continues Minister Gian Marco Centinaio. “Politics has to make choices, whether they like them or not doesn't matter. For example, I don't have to be friends with everyone, but think about the good of the country. I cannot think that, when science finds solutions, some subjects improvise themselves as scientists. The Silletti plan would have solved and today in Puglia I would have talked about something else ”, concluded the Minister.