Overview

• Giorgia Meloni, Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani shared the stage in Lamezia Terme to back incumbent Roberto Occhiuto ahead of Calabria’s October 5–6 regional vote.
• Meloni attacked the left’s messaging, defended the government’s economic and tourism record, and announced the end of Calabria’s healthcare commissariamento.
• She appealed to opposition parties to vote with the government on motions tied to a US-proposed Middle East peace plan, with debate set in Parliament on Thursday.
• Salvini highlighted tougher action on irregular migration, touted public-works spending, and said he expects a Cassation hearing before Christmas.
• The coalition framed its Marche victory as momentum for Calabria, even as candidate choices for other upcoming regional races remain unresolved with deadlines approaching.