Former Italian premier Conte defends pandemic response before parliamentary panel
Former Italian PM Giuseppe Conte defended his government's pandemic measures during a parliamentary inquiry, denying wrongdoing and submitting a report on mask procurement to prosecutors.
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte defended his government's management of the COVID-19 emergency during a parliamentary inquiry hearing in Rome. Speaking before the commission for more than three hours, the Five Star Movement leader maintained that all decisions taken during his tenure were lawful and intended to protect public health.
During his testimony, Conte revealed that he had submitted an anonymous document to Rome prosecutors regarding a 100-million-euro mask contract involving the firm JC Electronics, calling for a full investigation into potential irregularities. Denying any personal misconduct, Conte urged panel members to remain objective and rejected what he described as politically motivated attacks from the ruling coalition.
Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.
Sources
- Corriere della Sera — Conte davanti alla Commissione Covid: le ultime notizie in diretta| L'ex premier: «Ho consegnato in procura un verbale su possibili mascherine contraffatte. Scavate pure, da me nessun illecito»
- ANSA — Conte: 'Ho depositato alla procura di Roma un documento anonimo su mascherine sospette'
- La Repubblica — Conte in commissione Covid: ricevuto documento anonimo su mascherine JC. No a plotoni di esecuzione
- Il Messaggero — Covid, Conte: «Da me nessun illecito». E porta in procura un documento sui 100 milioni di euro alla Jc Electronics per le mascherine. Botta e risposta con Meloni
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