# African Swine Fever restriction easing in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-swine-fever-restriction-easing-in-italy > Updated: 2026-10-26T14:16:27.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The European Commission has begun revising African Swine Fever (ASF) restriction zones across several Italian regions following successful containment efforts. In Lombardy, specifically within the province of Pavia, 40 municipalities have had restrictions removed, while 18 others transitioned from Zone II to Zone I. Regional authorities attributed this progress to coordinated efforts between local agencies and the Lombardy Region in managing wild boar populations. Officials noted the importance of these measures for the region, which holds nearly half of Italy’s national pig population. Similarly, in the Emilia-Romagna region, the European Commission approved a reduction in containment measures for six municipalities in the provinces of Piacenza and Reggio Emilia. This decision follows an epidemiological assessment showing zero new confirmed cases in those areas over the last year. Local officials indicated that easing these restrictions would benefit the pig farming and deli industries, which had previously faced commercial limitations regarding exports to the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: European Commission eases African Swine Fever restrictions in Emilia-Romagna The European Commission has reduced African Swine Fever restrictions for six municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, following a year with no new confirmed cases in those areas. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-eases-african-swine-fever-restrictions-in-emilia-romagna ### 2026-10-23: European Commission reduces African Swine Fever restrictions in Pavia The European Commission has eased African Swine Fever restrictions in Pavia, Italy, removing 40 municipalities from restricted areas following successful containment efforts in the Lombardy region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-reduces-african-swine-fever-restrictions-in-pavia --- Cite as: African Swine Fever restriction easing in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-swine-fever-restriction-easing-in-italy