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Domenico Giannetta leaves Forza Italia to run with Vannacci
Domenico Giannetta, the regional group leader for Forza Italia in Calabria, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary by-elections in Reggio Calabria under the banner of Futuro Nazionale, a movement led by Roberto Vannacci. This move marks a significant political shift, as Giannetta has resigned from his leadership role within Forza Italia, stating that the party is no longer his political home.
In response, Calabria Regional President Roberto Occhiuto has formally expelled Giannetta from the regional center-right majority, declaring that his administration has nothing to do with those choosing Vannacci. The decision has sparked intense friction within the coalition, with Forza Italia members describing the move as an insult to voters. Meanwhile, opposition leaders have characterized the split as a sign of the coalition's internal instability and the failure of Occhiuto's leadership.
The by-elections, scheduled for September 27 and 28, will see Giannetta represent Futuro Nazionale against the center-right candidate Fabio Roscioli and center-left candidate Frank Benedetto.
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Calabria · Domenico Giannetta · Forza Italia · Futuro Nazionale · Roberto Occhiuto · Roberto Vannacci
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Domenico Giannetta is the Forza Italia group leader in the Calabria Regional Council. www.lapresse.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] By-elections for the Chamber of Deputies in Reggio Calabria are scheduled for September 27 and 28. www.lapresse.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Domenico Giannetta is no longer part of the center-right majority in the Calabria Region. www.calabriainchieste.it · www.crotoneok.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Domenico Giannetta has been nominated as a candidate for Futuro Nazionale. www.lapresse.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The regional government has nothing to do with those who choose Roberto Vannacci. www.calabriainchieste.it · www.crotoneok.it