Italian local politics: candidates and coalitions emerge for 2027 elections

Political activity is intensifying across various Italian municipalities ahead of the 2027 local elections. In Bologna, Alberto Zanni, president of Confabitare, has launched his campaign for mayor under the Una Nuova Bologna banner. Zanni is promoting a civic platform focused on non-ideological decision-making and has proposed new administrative roles, including an assessor for Bolognese Tradition and an assessor for Disability and Fragility.

In Lucca, the Alleanza Verdi Sinistra – Europa Verde coalition is calling for political unity and a new environmental and social project to challenge the current administration. The group has proposed several initiatives, including stopping road axes and establishing public manufacturing, while urging the Democratic Party to accelerate coalition discussions.

In Civitanova, candidate Andrea Foglia of Progetto Civitanova held a public meeting to discuss his campaign strategy. Foglia has faced criticism from political groups like Azione and Riformatori for not yet presenting a formal program, stating instead that he intends to build a programmatic roadmap through citizen participation.