Italian MP Galeazzo Bignami, representing the Brothers of Italy party, criticized former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s recent testimony before the Covid inquiry commission, claiming Conte spoke for three hours without providing substantive answers. Bignami likened Conte’s lengthy statement to a delaying tactic, designed to limit opportunities for questioning, which will now occur in September. He stated that Conte failed to address key issues and clarify unanswered questions regarding the government’s handling of the pandemic, emphasizing that Italians deserve these answers directly from him. Furthermore, Bignami defended his controversial claim linking former President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro to the release of mafia members, citing statements from Claudio Martelli and Indro Montanelli as evidence. He expressed pride that opposition parties have called for sanctions, viewing it as an opportunity to further elaborate on his position and the historical context. The opposition has requested disciplinary action against Bignami for his remarks regarding Scalfaro.