Overview
- In a written response to Senator Sergio Rastrelli’s question, the defense minister said the concession has been renewed every year without interruption.
- The authorization was first granted when Fico was Speaker of the Chamber to allow docking in a monitored military area for personal security.
- The association can admit non‑military supporting members, and the academy commander decides assignments without measurable priority criteria.
- Crosetto requested a review to identify similar arrangements across the armed forces and to obtain detailed data on costs and the association’s budget.
- The issue has been pressed during the Campania regional campaign, with critics calling the berth a privilege as the ministry describes the procedure as regular.