Carlo Calenda

Leader of Azione; Senator of the Italian Republic Italy

Center-left

Pro-Ukraine European federalist who puts values before electoral coalitions, demands a federated armed Europe with nuclear energy, and accuses both Italian poles of hiding the truth on Ukraine and defence.

Community poll — liberal or conservative?

Liberal 859 (58%)(42%) 616 Conservative

Details — statements, goals & consistency record →

Most recent, with sources

When it comes to Ukraine it is not a matter of finding a lexical compromise but of choosing which side to take — we look forward to welcoming you to the pro-European, reformist, pro-Ukraine centre when values come before electoral coalitions.

2026-07-14Interview

The most dangerous enemy we have is Putin's Russia, together with China and the United States on the trade front — in Italy Putin has support in both coalitions.

Source: Il Foglio ↗

2026-07-14Interview

Right and left are incapable of telling the country the truth about Ukraine and Europe — we need a Europeanist reformist centre to say clearly that we want a strong Europe.

Source: Il Foglio ↗

The rest of the record — every position, the goals behind them, and where a newer stance sits awkwardly with an older one — is on the details page.