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Calabria regional statute referendum dispute

Overview

A legal dispute has emerged in Calabria regarding a planned referendum to amend the regional statute. The proposed changes, requested by seven regional councilors, involve the introduction of up to two undersecretaries to the Presidency of the Junta and modifications to the regional executive's composition.

The TAR Calabria initially declared the Calabria Region’s attempt to block the referendum inadmissible, ruling that the matter fell under the jurisdiction of ordinary judges rather than administrative ones. In response, the regional administration, led by President Roberto Occhiuto, filed an appeal with the Council of State to challenge this ruling.

Opposition leaders have criticized the administration’s efforts to halt the vote, characterizing them as an attempt to protect regional power. As of late September 2026, the referendum remains scheduled for November 29, 2026, pending further judicial developments.

Entities

Roberto Occhiuto · TAR Calabria · Calabria · Filomena Greco · Council of State

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Calabria Region appeals to Council of State over statute referendum

    The Calabria Region is appealing to the Council of State after a regional court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to block a referendum on changes to the regional statute, including new undersecretary roles.

  2. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Calabria regional referendum remains scheduled after court rejects appeal

    The Tar Calabria ruled the Calabria Region's appeal against the regional undersecretaries referendum inadmissible, citing lack of jurisdiction. The vote remains scheduled for November 29.

Sources

calabria.live · calabriainchieste.it · calabriamagnifica.it · calabrianews.it · cargo-news.com · citynow.it · cosenzachannel.it · ecodellalocride.it · gofasano.it · ildispaccio.it · ilreggino.it · infopinione.it · informacalabria.it · lacnews24.it · lanovitaonline.it · perugiatoday.it · preserreedintorni.it · ufficiostampabasilicata.it · zoom24.it