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.