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Italy mountain community funding trends

Overview

In September 2026, Marco Bussone, national president of Uncem, warned of a sharp decline in resources for Italy’s Mountain Fund. He noted that funding for regions was projected to drop to 86 million euros in 2025 and 70 million euros in 2026, a significant reduction from the 200 million euros allocated annually in 2023 and 2024. Bussone attributed these cuts to political decisions to redirect funds toward tax credits and urged the restoration of the original funding levels.

By October 2026, the Campania Region moved to address local resource needs by approving criteria for distributing 15 million euros in ordinary funds for 2026. This allocation represents a 500,000 euro increase over the 2025 budget of 14.5 million euros. While officials stated the increase does not fully resolve all financial difficulties within Mountain Communities, it was presented as a positive step for territorial management, with specific funding increases noted for communities in the Benevento area.

Entities

UNCEM Campania · Marco Bussone · Campania Region · Roberto Fico · Uncem

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Campania Region approves 15 million euro funding for Mountain Communities

    The Campania Region has approved a 15 million euro funding plan for 2026 to support local Mountain Communities, marking an increase from the previous year's allocation.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Uncem warns of significant funding cuts to Italy's Mountain Fund

    Uncem president Marco Bussone warns of a major funding drop for Italy's Mountain Fund, which could fall from 200 million euros annually to 86 million in 2025.

Sources

anteprima24.it · giornalenews.it · newsnovara.it · ossolanews.it · vconews.it