Italian towns name public spaces after 1975 political victim Sergio Ramelli, prompting partisan debate

In Verbania, the municipal council led by mayor Giandomenico Albertella approved naming a stretch of the Intra lakefront after Sergio Ramelli, a 1975 victim of political violence. The dedication includes a plaque pending prefectural approval and covers the area near the war memorial.

In Carate Brianza, the council approved naming a public garden between via Martin Luther King and via dei Gaggioli after Ramelli, following a motion by the Fratelli d'Italia group. The Democratic Party and the ANPI criticized the move as a partisan symbol, urging a more inclusive commemoration of all victims of the 1970s political violence. Both municipalities argue the naming promotes dialogue and respect, while opponents see it as an identity‑driven act.