The M5S came a distant third in Italy with around 10.5 per cent of the vote, down from over 15 per cent in the 2022 general election.
“As is right, we will start an internal reflection to try to delve deeper into the reasons for this result, which was not what we expected,” Conte said.
“I can guarantee to all the voters who voted for us that our nine or 10 MEPs will be consistent with the commitments made during the election campaign.
“Therefore, they will be peace builders, they will fight at every level against austerity, they will advance our battles against corruption and for a Greener, more social and inclusive Europe.”
He said the M5S would intensify dialogue with “progressive” parties, including the opposition centre-left Democratic Party, in order to “offer an alternative this this government”.
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