Elon Muskthe anti-Mattarella. Two worlds that speak different languages and tend to cancel each other out. One the anti-establishment, the other the establishment. One heir of a grandfather who made the first flight between Australia and South Africa, the other heir of the Sicilian DC, capable of resigning to protest against the reads Mammìto speak very little while saying many things. And if this time Mattarella has managed to speak openly it means that the conflict is skyrocketing. And it represents such a sidereal distance that on two occasions Colle did not hesitate to express his discomfort. Mid-November Mattarella he replied directly to Musk with the aim of defending the Italian judges. On that occasion the head of state wanted to point out that Italy knows how to look after itself, waving a completely new sovereignism. Never practiced before, when it was German and French politicians and unelected bureaucrats resident in Brussels who meddled in our internal politics.
The day before yesterday the new thrust against the “privatization of public power” and “the technocapitalist danger”. Given that these terms have never been used to indicate the other Silicon Valley tycoons who on the contrary have always supported the dem side of America with their algorithms. And by sustained we are referring to Cambridge Analytics and pro interactions Barack Obama. Or the censorship interventions by Google or Half. Given this premise, it is clear that the ongoing conflict must be something much deeper. And not the simple fear that an entrepreneur will become too powerful on a par with the owner of the White House.
The reaction of Mattarella it must be seen largely with eyes directed towards Europe and Italy. First of all there is the fear that, in case the couple Musk-Trump no divorces any time soon – the next US administration will be able to dismantle the entire Deep State formed in the last 15 years, the one labeled Obama. Replace it entirely and eliminate relations with the entire European and Italian supply chain that refers to the socialist world. The effect would be revolutionary. For economics and geopolitics. For example, the Commission’s industrial choices would have to deal with officials willing to do anything to break EU-China relations. To eliminate the green transition and make us question the supply chain of raw materials. The opposite of German policies and the first legislature Ursula. Completely different policies from those that Italy embraced before the government Melons.
It is worth remembering that although Rome canceled the Silk Road agreement, Mattarella he went to China and, politically, embraced the requests of Xi Jinping choosing (as an expert communicator) to visit the Jesuit’s tomb Prospero Intorcettathe one who translated Confuciussymbol of Chinese expansionism. The fear of a breakdown in the balance of the EU chancelleries must be so strong as to make figures at the four corners of politics apprehensive. Romano Prodi, Mario Monti and many others in the silence of the palace rooms. The distancing of Mattarella it is obviously much finer than we can describe it. It also indicates a path of dialogue with the USA. That is, Colle will speak with the Secretary of State for Defense and the Secretary of the Treasury who, even if they are republicans, will contribute to keeping intact the balance of the transversal Christian Democracy and the European establishment. Just think about that Scott Bessenta well-known face on Wall Street and appointed to the Treasury against the advice of Muskwould be ready to support the nomination of Mario Draghi at the World Bank. Where, as everyone knows, you cannot arrive without an American visa.
In short, those who have been involved in politics for decades know that even those who win have to deal with internal opposition which could prove to be the deciding factor in the future. And therefore, in distancing himself, Colle traces an attempt to protect the balance of a world that has been well defined for decades and, at the same time, puts his hands forward in case the couple Musk-Trump proved to be too strong and at the same time the true supporter of Giorgia Meloni.
The game in the background of Italian politics is twofold. Either the reform of the premiership passes and the left-leaning balance of the last 70 years disappears or the fear of many opponents of the government is that the Melons may change strategy in 2027. Abandon the premiership and take an interest in Colle. On the other hand, from January 2027 the prime minister will be 50 years old and the race will become contestable for her. Furthermore, from next year, in the event of elections, the possible new Parliament would be the one called to appoint the successor of Mattarella. Who, not being able to serve a third term, could think of a dolphin. But he certainly couldn’t imagine a right-wing president. Instead, the Melons she would be the first woman and if she had the support of the United States she might think about it. Maybe that’s why it clicked like a spring when Prodi he accused her of not being independent and taking orders from the Stars and Stripes. Somehow there must be an annoying callus behind that message. In short, we are faced with a three-dimensional chess game with multiple games at the same time and multiple knights to use. Certainly, it will be understood after January 20th, once the new White House government has been installed, whether Musk will have the green light to overwhelm the EU chancelleries, Il Colle which is the guarantor of this will raise the temperature of the pressure cooker even further.
