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In Governor Francesco Rocca’s July 2026 a Lab21 poll gave Lazio Governor Francesco Rocca a rating of 60.1 % approval rating, remains the highest among Italy’s regional presidents. Analysts linked the surge to accelerated health reforms—proximity medicine, community hospitals, shorter waiting lists and tighter regional fiscal management—while his public appearance with Lazio football fans protesting league president Claudio Lotito raised his visibility. Rocca soon publicly criticized SS Lazio owner Claudio Lotito, calling him “in conflict with himself” and denying any personal relationship. He warned that the club’s governance issues affect thousands of supporters and urged stronger oversight of the publicly listed club. On 23 July 2026 he reiterated the criticism, denouncing Lotito’s corporate structure and communication, and stressed that the regional government is working technically with Rome’s municipality and heritage authorities to secure the Flaminio venue as a new home for Lazio, drawing a parallel with AS Roma’s stadium plans. He reiterated that the stadium issue is separate from his personal criticism of the club owner. A week later Rocca announced has reaffirmed his intention to run for seek re‑election, saying he does not fear expect a primary challenge. He noted challenge, and stressed that the constitutional reform granting Rome Capitale greater powers has cleared the Chamber and now awaits Senate approval, and slammed criticizing the Democratic Party for abstaining Party’s abstention on the vote. Rocca said continues to distance himself from Lazio football‑club owner Claudio Lotito, noting his presence appearance at the a fan protest was to listen to citizens, not to citizens rather than intervene in private club matters. He outlined a plan to redevelop is pushing forward the Flaminio stadium, Flaminio‑stadium redevelopment, targeting a new Lazio venue by 2029. Rocca highlighted 2029, and cites the project’s potential to generate create jobs, boost tourism and help position Rome as one of Europe’s a leading European event cities, city. A new digital‑media report shows Rocca leading Italian regional presidents in Instagram and Facebook follower growth, with a 77 % increase – the regional government supporting strongest percentage rise – and placing him among the initiative within its competencies. top accounts for engagement. The social‑media surge reinforces the broader approval momentum reflected in recent polls and his public‑policy agenda.