Salis, a European Parliament member with Avs, has spoken out in defense of the housing movement that fights for the right to live in Milan and throughout Italy. She emphasizes that the movement is made up of thousands of public housing residents and activists who advocate for having a roof over their heads. Salis defends their collective practices, such as occupying vacant houses, blocking evictions, resisting evictions, and fighting for amnesty, as important alternatives to social isolation and exploitation.
Salis addresses the media’s focus on her past involvement in the housing movement by shifting attention to the serious poverty and housing instability experienced by many in society. She criticizes the practice of requesting excessive “occupation allowances” from tenants, highlighting how it is used to intimidate occupants and generate revenue. Salis clarifies her situation regarding a claim of €90,000 from Aler for occupying a house in Milan, explaining that no further verifications were made in the following years.
Salis points out the irony of a system that criminalizes tenants and activists fighting for housing rights instead of providing meaningful solutions. She advocates for concrete actions to address the housing crisis, especially in cities with high rents, and promises to share more information on the issue in Milan and Italy. She appreciates the attention brought to this important topic and calls for an end to homelessness and vacant homes, emphasizing the need for social justice and political transformation.
