Messina Mayor Federico Basile Announces New Municipal Council

Mayor Federico Basile, re‑elected in Messina with 58.42% of the vote, confirmed six assessors in his new Giunta, stating there will be “no major changes.” The retained assessors are Alessandra Calafiore, Liana Cannata, Antonino Carreri, Vincenzo Caruso, Massimo Finocchiaro and Massimiliano Minutoli, with the aim of continuing ongoing projects. A portfolio for youth policies will be assigned to a candidate from the under‑45 or under‑35 lists, with speculation about Beatrice Mellini. Several former assessors are being considered for roles in municipal enterprises or the metropolitan authority, while others may move to different positions outside the council. The composition of the Giunta is being shaped against the backdrop of upcoming regional elections in Sicily and the political maneuvering of Cateno De Luca, as the local administration seeks to maintain dialogue with both centre‑right and centre‑left forces.