Conte Accuses Meloni Over Counterfeit COVID-19 Masks
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Former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has accused the Meloni government of paying 100 million euros to a company that produced counterfeit masks during the pandemic. The debate between Conte and the prime minister has been postponed until September 14.
Giuseppe Conte filed a letter with the prosecutor's office accusing the government of paying 100 million euros to the company JC Electronics for face masks during the pandemic.2,1 Conte made these allegations during a committee hearing and in a letter to the prosecutor's office.2 Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded that “the truth is a right” and described the confrontation with Conte as a “firing squad.”3
Conte accused Meloni of being the "mastermind behind the attacks" against him, asking her to confront him directly.1,3 Conte denied any wrongdoing, stating that he had not received any illicit funds.1 The debate between Conte and Meloni has been postponed until September 14 to allow the discussion to continue.3
“One hundred million to JC Electronics”
“Meloni, the mastermind behind the firing squad”
“The truth is a right”
“I haven't done anything wrong”
“Meloni is the mastermind behind the attacks—face me”
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