Overview

• The Tribunal of Locri applied the Severino Law to declare Lucano lapsed as mayor after upholding the prefecture’s appeal.
• Lucano received a definitive 18-month suspended sentence for falsehood in the Xenia trial over alleged irregularities in migrant reception.
• He has announced plans to appeal the decision and intends to remain in office until his conviction becomes final.
• The Court of Auditors ordered Lucano to reimburse more than €700,000 for damage to the public treasury.
• Lucano continues to serve as a Member of the European Parliament for the Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra despite his removal at the local level.