# Sardinia regional government funding and policy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sardinia-regional-government-funding-and-policy
> Updated: 2026-11-05T07:40:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4.

The Sardinian regional government has implemented several financial measures targeting different aspects of regional management. One initiative involves the allocation of 56 million euros toward residency incentives, offering up to 30,000 euros to individuals relocating to the island. This program has faced criticism from Aldo Salaris, regional coordinator of the Riformatori, who argues that the funds should instead be used for structural investments in healthcare, agriculture, and essential services to address the root causes of depopulation. Salaris specifically noted that Agenas data shows only 64.3% of specialist visits in Sardinia are provided within required timeframes, a decline from the previous year, and advocated for prioritizing investments in agriculture, livestock, and environmental heritage through Forestas. In separate measures, the regional government approved funding to support municipal operations. This includes 6 million euros distributed between 2026 and 2028 to strengthen local police forces and urban security across 14 municipalities, such as Cagliari and Sassari. Furthermore, over 5.5 million euros has been allocated to assist municipalities in updating urban planning tools and managing territorial transformations in alignment with the Regional Landscape Plan. Additionally, following a proposal by President Alessandra Todde, the region approved 14.38 million euros to support third sector associations for the 2026–2028 period. This funding includes 6.28 million euros for renewing transport vehicles for vulnerable individuals, alongside support for general association activities and social or socio-sanitary projects. Most recently, the Sardinia Regional Council approved a plan to progressively align the salaries of local government employees with those of regional personnel. A total of 50 million euros will be allocated to cover this gap, including 30 million euros already earmarked and an additional 20 million euros expected through a budget amendment on November 10.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Sardinia allocates 50 million euros to align local government wages

Sardinia is allocating 50 million euros to align the salaries of approximately 12,700 local government employees with regional staff pay scales.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardinia-allocates-50-million-euros-to-align-local-government-wages

### 2026-11-04: Sardinia allocates 14 million euros to third sector associations

The Sardinia Region has approved 14.38 million euros for third sector associations from 2026 to 2028, focusing on social projects and transport for vulnerable citizens.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardinia-allocates-14-million-euros-to-third-sector-associations

### 2026-10-29: Sardinia allocates funds for local police and urban planning

Sardinia is investing 6 million euros to bolster local police security and over 5.5 million euros to support municipal urban planning and landscape preservation across the region.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardinia-allocates-funds-for-local-police-and-urban-planning

### 2026-10-25: Sardinia depopulation: criticism of residency incentives

Regional coordinator Aldo Salaris criticizes Sardinia's 56 million euro incentive plan for new residents, arguing funds should instead target structural issues like healthcare and stable job creation.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardinia-depopulation-criticism-of-residency-incentives

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