Overview
- Testolin secured 21 of 35 votes in the Regional Council, which elects the president under Valle d'Aosta’s parliamentary system.
- Forza Italia enters the governing majority in place of the Democratic Party, joining Union Valdôtaine with Azione, Stella Alpina and Rassemblement valdôtain.
- Fratelli d'Italia and Lega remain in opposition, with FdI’s local leadership denouncing the coalition realignment.
- Testolin’s program emphasizes sustainability and a dynamic approach to autonomy, with a stated goal of transparent dialogue with Rome.
- A recent Forza Italia–Union Valdôtaine accord targets decisions on Cva hydropower concessions, Statuto speciale reform and EU representation, and FI’s Mauro Baccega has been indicated for the budget assessor post.