Elly Schlein, leader of the Italian Social Democratic Party, calls for a strong international legal framework rather than the law of the richest and strongest. She rejects nationalist isolationism and says we must be more resolute in our defence of solidarity, healthcare, clean energy, affordable housing and equality more resolutely. Schlein highlights the importance of young people and female leadership. Feminist politics is not an afterthought but is central to social progress, she says. Women must participate, be encouraged to take on leadership roles and opportunities must to be created for young people. -nk
Katrin Rulle