# Political intimidation in Bologna

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-intimidation-in-bologna
> Updated: 2026-09-25T09:48:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

A series of political intimidation incidents has occurred in Bologna during an electoral campaign. The situation began when entrepreneur and civic list promoter Giovanni Favia reported receiving an anonymous and “rather violent” intimidating letter at his home. Favia indicated he would turn the material over to the Digos for investigation.

Following this, a handwritten letter containing death threats against former Emilia-Romagna President Stefano Bonaccini and Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore was delivered to Bologna City Hall. The unsigned note, discovered by a postal worker at the Palazzo d’Accursio municipal offices, stated, “Stefano Bonaccini e Matteo Lepore sono condannati a morte” (Stefano Bonaccini and Matteo Lepore are condemned to death).

Law enforcement authorities are currently investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify the individual responsible for delivering the letter. Investigators are also conducting technical examinations of the letter for fingerprints or biological traces. This follows previous instances of online harassment and threats directed at Mayor Lepore, which had already necessitated increased security measures.

Political leaders have condemned the actions as unacceptable attacks on democracy. Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein described the threats as “gravissima e inaccettabile” (extremely serious and unacceptable), while Emilia-Romagna President Michele de Pascale expressed solidarity, calling the act an unacceptable strike against democratic representatives.

## Claims

- An anonymous handwritten letter was delivered to the Bologna City Hall. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The letter contains death threats against Stefano Bonaccini and Matteo Lepore. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Elly Schlein, secretary of the Democratic Party, condemned the threats. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Police are investigating the incident using surveillance footage. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Matteo Lepore had previously received threats via social media and email. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Michele de Pascale, president of the Emilia-Romagna Region, expressed solidarity. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Bologna officials receive anonymous death threats via letter

An anonymous letter containing death threats against Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore and Stefano Bonaccini was delivered to City Hall, prompting a police investigation and widespread political condemnation.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bologna-city-hall-receives-death-threats-against-bonaccini-and-lepore

### 2026-09-22: Bologna entrepreneur Giovanni Favia reports political intimidation

Bologna entrepreneur and political promoter Giovanni Favia reported receiving a violent anonymous intimidation letter at his home regarding his electoral campaign.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bologna-entrepreneur-giovanni-favia-reports-political-intimidation

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