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Reggio Calabria governance restructuring

Overview

In late July 2026, the newly elected metropolitan council of Reggio Calabria began an itinerant approach to governance, holding its inaugural session in Molochio to approve the 2026–2028 budget. Mayor Francesco Cannizzaro announced that sessions would rotate among various towns to promote territorial cohesion and direct citizen engagement.

Commission leadership was established during this period. Marco Parisi of the Reggio Futura list was confirmed as President of the VI (Productive Activities) Commission, a role Daniele Romeo described as the ‘engine’ for commerce and investment. On 31 July, the council also elected presidents for the remaining permanent commissions, with the centre-right majority securing eight presidencies and the opposition taking the ninth, the Commission for Control and Guarantees.

On 1 August, the council’s Equality portfolio, led by Councilor Simona Caracciolo, signed a cooperation agreement with the Reggio Calabria Chamber of Commerce. The partnership aims to promote gender parity through pay-transparency rules and certification for local firms, noting that women own approximately 24.1% of regional enterprises.

By 7 August, Daniele Romeo was appointed vice-president of the IX Commission for Control and Guarantee, while engineer Giovanni Laganà, formerly of ANAS and the regional administration, was named director general of the municipality. Continuing its outreach, the VI Commission held its first session outside of Palazzo San Giorgio by meeting at the Chamber of Commerce, an initiative intended to move politics ‘beyond closed institutional halls’ to better engage with local businesses and trade associations.

Entities

Reggio Calabria · Marco Parisi · Francesco Cannizzaro · Reggio Futura · Daniele Romeo

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Reggio Calabria Council Commission holds session at Chamber of Commerce

    The Sixth Council Commission of Reggio Calabria held its first session outside of Palazzo San Giorgio, meeting at the local Chamber of Commerce to engage with the city's economic sectors.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Reggio Calabria appoints Daniele Romeo as vice‑president and Giovanni Laganà as director general

    Reggio Calabria named Daniele Romeo vice‑president of its oversight commission and Giovanni Laganà as the municipality’s new director general, appointments praised by local leaders.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Reggio Calabria Councilor Launches Gender Equality Initiative with Chamber of Commerce

    Reggio Calabria’s Equality Councilor and the Chamber of Commerce agreed to promote gender‑parity certification, pay‑transparency and support for the region’s 12,785 female‑owned firms.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Marco Parisi Elected President of Reggio Calabria’s 6th Council Commission

    Marco Parisi of Reggio Futura was elected President of Reggio Calabria’s 6th Council Commission, tasked with economic development and support for local businesses, amid praise from party leader Daniele Romeo.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Francesco Cannizzaro launches itinerant sessions of Reggio Calabria Metropolitan Council

    Reggio Calabria’s new Metropolitan Council, led by Mayor Francesco Cannizzaro, began itinerant sessions in Molochio, approved its agenda and budget tweaks, and pledged to engage directly with provincial towns.

Sources

annalehtimedia.fi · askanews.it · assisioggi.it · citynow.it · ecodellalocride.it · ekuonews.it · goldtv.it · ilmeridio.it · ilreggino.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · lacnews24.it · lacronacadiroma.it · lavocedelterritorio.it · ntr24.tv · parabens.com.br · riminitoday.it · strettoweb.com · umbria24.it · veritasnews24.it

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