Overview

• Michele Emiliano has confirmed he will not run for a regional council seat, drawing public thanks from PD leader Elly Schlein.
• Schlein named Antonio Decaro the coalition’s “most competitive” option for the presidency, positioning him as the PD’s choice.
• Decaro reiterated he wants no former governors on the council and said he is “not indispensable,” signaling he could step aside.
• AVS leaders Nicola Fratoianni and Angelo Bonelli reaffirmed Nichi Vendola’s candidacy and rejected any external veto; Schlein said AVS should set its own lists.
• Negotiations continue ahead of Friday’s Bisceglie event where a formal step is expected, with some reports floating Francesco Boccia as a fallback if Decaro withdraws.