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Naples Forza Italia Moves to Revoke Albanese’s Honor Over Quip Comparing Neapolitans and Milanese

Albanese says the viral clip was manipulated, casting her remark as a teasing jab at Milan rather than an insult to Naples.

Overview

  • A circulating video shows the UN special rapporteur saying Neapolitans wake later than Milanese during an interview.
  • The Forza Italia group in Naples’ city council asked the mayor and council president to initiate procedures to revoke her honorary citizenship.
  • ANSA reports that the honor had already been granted, while other coverage says the city was preparing to confer it.
  • Albanese rejected the backlash as a misrepresentation, citing her Irpinian roots and framing the line as a joke aimed at Milan.
  • Fratelli d’Italia figures, including Senator Sergio Rastrelli, criticized the remark and urged public condemnation by local leaders.