Forza Italia coordinator Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati leaves Basilicata role

Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati has stepped down as the regional coordinator for Forza Italia in Basilicata. She is succeeded by Governor Vito Bardi, a former member of the Guardia di Finanza.

The leadership change follows years of tension between local party members and Casellati, who was appointed to the region in 2022. Local officials had expressed dissatisfaction with her presence, characterizing her as an outsider whose involvement was primarily limited to election cycles. The transition is also linked to upcoming political discussions regarding the redistribution of electoral constituencies and candidate placements for future elections.