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The Emperor dissolves the National Congress: early elections within 60 days

Following the failure of the exploratory mandate entrusted to Emilio Tanzi and the verdict of the regional elections in Appiana and Silicia, the Sovereign ended the legislature: center-left victory expected

Towards the elections
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November 5662

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ROMULA - With an Imperial Decree signed in the early hours of this morning, His Majesty Alexander V officially ordered the dissolution of the National Congress, paving the way for early elections to be held within 60 days, as established by the Constitution.

The decision comes after weeks of institutional consultations, culminating with the return of the exploratory mandate by the Honorable Emilio Tanzi, a member of the National Liberation Party (PNL) and, above all, a esteemed jurist and political scientist, Professor of Comparative Law at the Deodato II University of Naples. The mandate, which lasted approximately three weeks, yielded no concrete results: despite negotiations, Tanzi realized it was impossible to reconstruct a parliamentary majority capable of supporting a new government.

According to sources close to Palazzo Quattroregni, the decision to grant an exploratory mandate, though considered unlikely by observers, was dictated by the Sovereign's desire to explore every constitutional avenue before calling new elections. This decision was also welcomed by some political forces, such as Dignità & Libertà, which in recent weeks had advocated for the appointment of a high-profile institutional figure, albeit a superficial one, to allow for the approval of a budget law more in line with its programmatic priorities.

However, it was precisely among the center-right, particularly the PNL and the Hosian Democratic Union, that Tanzi encountered a wall. The two parties, stung by the recent split with D&L and the Liberal Republican Party, rejected any suggestion of convergence. Tensions within the PNL, heightened after Junius's resignation, have further complicated the situation: competition among its factions has already begun to define the future leadership.

Meanwhile, the Emperor has also chosen to await the outcome of the regional elections in Appiana and Silicia, considered a further gauge of the national political climate, and the response has been unequivocal: in both regions, the center-left has won a majority, displacing the center-right. In Silicia, the progressive coalition nearly won 60% of the vote, while the center-right has witnessed a steep decline in liberal forces: the PRL has lost all representation, while D&L has only saved a handful of councilors, even one in Silicia.

Only UOD has held firm, while the PNL, despite recording a sharp decline, has managed to confirm its position as the leading force on the center-right. This is also thanks to the direct commitment of former Minister Secretary of State Giunio, who actively participated in the election campaign. Rather than opposing the center-left, the former leader aimed to delegitimize D&L and PRL, helping to strengthen his own party's position. Despite everything, and despite attacks from the more radical left-wing fringes, public opinion has developed widespread respect for the former Minister Secretary, recognizing Giunio's sense of responsibility and intelligent leadership—one might almost say personal esteem.

With the dissolution of Congress, Istalia is preparing to return to the polls by January. This will be a crucial step: for the first time in fifteen years, the center-left appears to be in a dominant position, with all major polls and political analyses indicating it as the favorite to win an absolute majority. A new political season could thus dawn for the country.