Overview
- Roberto Occhiuto formally submitted his resignation on August 4, leading to the Regional Council’s dissolution on August 8.
- Vice President Filippo Pietropaolo issued the decree setting early elections for October 5 and 6, more than a year ahead of schedule.
- Regional statute keeps Occhiuto and his cabinet in office until a new administration is chosen.
- Occhiuto has officially filed his candidacy to secure a fresh popular mandate in the October vote.
- The Catanzaro prosecutor’s office continues investigating alleged corruption tied to payments and loans involving associates Paolo Posteraro and Ernesto Ferraro.