# Marche reconstruction investigation controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marche-reconstruction-investigation-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-23T22:21:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Marche Regional Governor Francesco Acquaroli is facing political pressure and calls for resignation from opposition parties, including the Democratic Party and Movimento 5 Stelle. The controversy stems from an investigation into post-earthquake reconstruction and Acquaroli’s handling of reports involving his former chief of staff, Fabio Pistarelli. Critics argue that Acquaroli addressed suspected anomalies through internal regional oversight bodies rather than reporting them to judicial authorities. In response to the investigation, Enrico Crucianelli, provincial president of Ance Macerata, announced his self-suspension to allow the association to work alongside law enforcement. European Parliament member Carlo Ciccioli has defended the Governor, stating that Acquaroli is not under investigation. Ciccioli maintained that the Governor took appropriate action by requesting Pistarelli’s resignation upon hearing rumors of irregularities and accused political opponents of hypocrisy. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Carlo Ciccioli defends Francesco Acquaroli against calls for resignation MEP Carlo Ciccioli defended Francesco Acquaroli against calls for resignation, stating Acquaroli is not a subject of the ‘Ricostruzione’ investigation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carlo-ciccioli-defends-francesco-acquaroli-against-calls-for-resignation ### 2026-10-23: Marche Governor Acquaroli faces calls for resignation Marche Governor Francesco Acquaroli faces calls for resignation from opposition leaders following his handling of reports involving former chief of staff Fabio Pistarelli during a reconstruction investigation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marche-governor-acquaroli-faces-calls-for-resignation --- Cite as: Marche reconstruction investigation controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/marche-reconstruction-investigation-controversy