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Molise regional administration financial management disputes

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The Molise region is facing scrutiny over the management of public assets and European funding. In early September, the regional administration announced the auction of its Brussels headquarters for an estimated 1.35 million euros. Critics euros, a move critics noted that the sale represents represented a financial loss compared to the its 2005 purchase price of 1.6 million euros, and questioned the efficiency of maintaining a large building for only two employees while paying significant rent elsewhere. price. By late September, a political dispute arose regarding the reallocation of €19 million in European funds. Regional CEO Michele Iorio stated that the funds, funds originally intended for ‘Aree Interne’ (inland areas), areas) are being technically reallocated to support the Special Economic Zone in Termoli to prevent the money from being returned to Brussels due to spending deadlines. However, regional Brussels. Regional councillor Micaela Fanelli challenged this, accusing the administration of a “shell game” that leaves local municipalities with certain reductions while offering only speculative future coverage. reductions. In early October, the Democratic Party (PD) regional council group formally opposed the reprogramming of the 2021-2027 FESR-FSE+ Regional Program, specifically targeting the redirection of approximately 15.08 million euros toward logistics infrastructure for the Termoli Customs Free Zone. On October 10, the controversy expanded to include representatives from Uncem. This was echoed by Uncem Molise president Candido Paglione and national president Marco Bussone issued a joint statement requesting the protection of resources for fragile territories. They Molise, which argued that internal areas should not serve as a “financial buffer” for other regions, warning regions. On October 14, during a Surveillance Committee meeting, it was confirmed that approximately 19.084 million euros originally intended for Territorial Strategies in Internal Areas will be redirected toward other purposes, specifically the reallocation could hinder efforts Termoli Customs Free Zone. While regional authorities, including Governor Francesco Roberti and Managing Authority Alberta De Lisio, noted that the European Commission has recognized Molise’s progress in fund expenditure, representatives from mountain municipalities continue to combat express concern. They argue the decision removes resources from fragile territories struggling with depopulation and provide essential services to mountain communities. service shortages without clearly defined alternative funding or timelines.

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