# Civic engagement and local political developments in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/civic-engagement-and-local-political-developments-in-italy > Updated: 2026-10-05T05:47:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Political activity in Italy has seen a focus on both the establishment of new civic movements and debates regarding local governance. In Bitonto, the ‘Schierarsi’ movement was established to promote active citizenship and address social justice, environmental sustainability, and organized crime. Concurrently, local officials have faced security concerns, with the Mayor of Sassuolo filing a formal complaint regarding violent threats on social media. Similar reports of threats were noted against the Mayor of Modena. In other regions, civic organizations are hosting discussions on the role of engagement in development. In Sassari, Movimento Civico Orizzonte Comune organized an event to discuss how civic experiences can shape local development policies. In Ragusa, the group Italia Viva participated in a debate regarding the challenges of democracy, emphasizing the need for integration between traditional political parties and civic movements to rebuild citizen trust. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Civic movements and political groups hold local governance debates in Italy Civic and political groups in Sassari and Ragusa are holding discussions on the role of civic engagement in local governance and regional development strategies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/civic-movements-and-political-groups-hold-local-governance-debates-in-italy ### 2026-09-08: Political developments in Italy: New civic movement and threats against local officials The civic movement ‘Schierarsi’ has launched a local branch in Bitonto, while the Mayor of Sassuolo has filed a formal complaint following violent threats received on social media. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-developments-in-italy-new-civic-movement-and-threats-against-local-officials --- Cite as: Civic engagement and local political developments in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/civic-engagement-and-local-political-developments-in-italy