Elena Schlein

Elena Schlein is an Italian politician and member of the Democratic Party (Partito Democratico). She became the party's leader in March 2023 and is known for her progressive stance on various social issues, including labor rights and environmental policies. Schlein has garnered attention for her articulate approach to national politics and her efforts to reshape the party's strategy in response to contemporary challenges. Recently, she was in the news regarding the parliamentary vote on the purchase of 25 F-35 fighter jets, where her position on defense spending and military investments was under scrutiny.