The President of the Senate Ignazio La Russa stated that a possible election of Giorgia Meloni to the Quirinale "would be a great fortune for Italy," clarifying however that this could happen "not this time but the next time," meaning in a future succession rather than immediately at the end of Sergio Mattarella's term.

Regarding electoral law reform, La Russa issued a warning about risks of unconstitutionality, arguing that "rejecting an amendment is not like rejecting a law" and urging reflection on the consequences of potentially rejecting the reform as a whole.

The statements fueled public debate on the upcoming Quirinale succession. Journalist Concita De Gregorio, writing in la Repubblica, described the center-right's initiative as an "assault on the Hill," suggesting a political strategy aimed at bringing a right-wing figure to the presidency of the Republic. De Gregorio also raised the question of the constitutional oath, citing the antifascist character of the Constitution and the implications for candidates linked to reference political traditions.

The newspaper Libero criticized this framing, deeming the definition of "assault" excessive and noting that debate over succession falls within normal political dynamics. The article also recalled the case of Mario Roggero, a jeweler convicted for killing two robbers, for whom Justice Minister Carlo Nordio initiated the pardon procedure, while specifying that the final decision rests with the President of the Republic.

Journalist Carlo Verdelli also joined the debate from Corriere della Sera, appealing to Mattarella not to remain passive in the final phase of his term.

The question of the Quirinale succession remains open: the end of Mattarella's mandate and potential general elections in 2027 constitute the two time horizons within which all political forces are positioning themselves and formulating hypotheses.