Overview

• Fratelli d'Italia formally named deputy foreign minister Edmondo Cirielli as its pick to lead the Campania regional ticket.
• Cirielli said he aims to be the coalition’s candidate and thanked Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her support.
• The Lega and Noi Moderati signaled their backing, and Senate President Ignazio La Russa publicly predicted Cirielli would win.
• Forza Italia has not given the green light, with party figures Raffaele Nevi and Fulvio Martusciello citing objections and calling for an apology before talks proceed.
• Reporting indicates Cirielli is preparing multiple electoral lists and that former minister Gennaro Sangiuliano could head FdI’s slate, as leaders prepare to meet to ratify the ticket ahead of the late‑November vote.