Overview

• Coalition leaders issued a joint note after the summit confirming Edmondo Cirielli, Alberto Stefani and Luigi Lobuono as candidates for the November 23–24 regional votes.
• Forza Italia dropped its objections to Cirielli following a private reconciliation, with party figures now giving a positive evaluation of his candidacy.
• The matchups take shape: Cirielli is set to face Roberto Fico in Campania, Stefani runs to succeed the term‑limited Luca Zaia in Veneto, and Lobuono contests Puglia against Antonio Decaro.
• The agreement includes a political understanding that the party with the strongest recent vote in Lombardy can claim the 2028 candidacy, with Matteo Salvini noting the choice will be made with the coalition.
• Coalition sources continue to float Gennaro Sangiuliano as a possible Fratelli d’Italia capolista in Campania, though this remains unconfirmed.