Marche Governor Acquaroli faces calls for resignation

Marche Regional Governor Francesco Acquaroli is facing intense political pressure from opposition groups following revelations regarding a major investigation into post-earthquake reconstruction. The controversy centers on Acquaroli’s handling of reports concerning his former chief of staff, Fabio Pistarelli.

Opposition parties, including the Democratic Party and Movimento 5 Stelle, have demanded Acquaroli’s resignation. They argue that instead of reporting suspected anomalies to the appropriate judicial or competent authorities, the Governor chose to address the matter through internal regional oversight bodies and the regional secretary-general. Critics question why Pistarelli was asked to resign if internal verifications allegedly found no basis for the suspicions.

In a related development, Enrico Crucianelli, the provincial president of Ance Macerata, has announced his self-suspension from his leadership role. Crucianelli stated the decision was made with a sense of responsibility to ensure the association can continue its work alongside judicial and law enforcement institutions during the ongoing investigation.