Modica mayor Monisteri unveils new city cabinet dominated by Forza Italia

Following the oath‑taking ceremony on Saturday, Modica mayor Maria Monisteri presented the newly reorganised municipal cabinet. The new executive team features a reinforced presence of Forza Italia, reflecting the mayor’s recent shift from her former alliance with the Christian Democracy‑linked group to the centre‑right party led by Nino Minardo.

Opposition voices, including the local Five Star Movement, argue the reshuffle does not address the city’s deeper problems. As one critic put it, “Maria Monisteri e Forza Italia hanno perso la bussola,” adding that “la Giunta è cambiata ancora una volta, ma la direzione continua a non esserci.” Residents continue to face depopulation, commercial desertification and service shortfalls, prompting calls for a clear, autonomous plan for Modica’s future.