Rome, 22 August (LaPresse) – "I have remained silent until now out of respect for our community. But today I feel compelled to speak to the citizens of Puglia, the mayors, the activists and my friends who are asking me: “Antonio, what have you decided?”. I don't have to decide anything. I am ready to run for president of the Puglia Region. I believe I have the necessary experience and a great love for this land and its people. But that is not enough.‘ This was written on social media by PD MEP Antonio Decaro. ’I said from the outset,‘ he added, ’that in order to run, I need to know that I can truly lead the region, with complete freedom, looking forward and not backward. With the courage and responsibility to write a new page."