A recent opinion editorial published by NTR24, the Benevento and Sannio television news outlet, argues that Vincenzo De Luca remains an active political figure seeking renewed centrality in Campania and in national politics.
The piece takes De Luca's participation in Matteo Renzi's Leopolda gathering as its starting point. According to the author, Renzi invited De Luca because he sees him as a possible political answer to "vannaccismo" and as a figure able to appeal to moderate voters beyond the progressive electorate.
The editorial interprets that appearance as part of a broader strategy: to regain national visibility and to weigh in on political developments in Campania. In particular, the author contends that De Luca intends to influence the centre-left primaries and not leave the field open to Gaetano Manfredi.
That reading should be treated as the author's interpretation. The motivations attributed to De Luca, and the predictions about his future national role, are presented in the editorial as analysis rather than documented direct statements. The research found no independent source confirming the described strategy or De Luca's actual influence over upcoming primaries and local contests.
The editorial's conclusion is openly favourable. Its title and closing argument present De Luca's continued presence as good news for the progressive camp.
No direct responses from De Luca, Renzi, Manfredi, or other centre-left figures to these assessments are documented in the text. The article is therefore best read for what it is: a local editorial opinion on De Luca's attempted political return, not a neutral report of confirmed plans.
