# Democratic Party leadership changes in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/democratic-party-leadership-changes-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-09-20T22:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Italian Democratic Party (PD) is experiencing leadership changes and internal restructuring across several municipalities in preparation for upcoming elections.

In Castel Volturno, the party announced it will not support the candidacy of former minority councilor Anastasia Petrella, with secretary Alessandro Buffardi stating she has not been “representative of the minority’s interests or the party.” Meanwhile, in Città di Castello, Mayor Luca Secondi has declined to seek re-election, prompting discussions regarding potential successors.

In Imperia, the party is undergoing a strategic restructuring following the resignations of city secretary Paolo Berlanda and his entire secretariat. Provincial secretary Pietro Mannoni indicated this move is intended to “resolve internal tensions and define the party’s direction” by unifying different factions ahead of the municipal election cycle.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Democratic Party leadership resigns in Imperia

The Democratic Party in Imperia is restructuring its local leadership following the resignation of city secretary Paolo Berlanda to resolve internal divisions ahead of municipal elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-party-leadership-resigns-in-imperia

### 2026-09-09: Democratic Party faces leadership shifts in Castel Volturno and Città di Castello

The Democratic Party faces leadership transitions in Italy, with Anastasia Petrella excluded from Castel Volturno's candidacy and Mayor Luca Secondi declining re-election in Città di Castello.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/democratic-party-faces-leadership-shifts-in-castel-volturno-and-citt-di-castello

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