Cateno De Luca denies political profiteering allegations

Cateno De Luca has denied allegations of political profiteering following criticisms from journalist Michele Serra. De Luca addressed the claims in a letter, asserting that his recent discussions with Giorgia Meloni are not about seeking personal positions, but rather about prioritizing the needs of local authorities and peripheral territories in the national agenda.

De Luca aims to leverage his political influence to ensure that local administrations and outskirts are included in national policy discussions. He characterized his approach as being driven by administrative common sense rather than political bargaining.