# Sicilian regional administration and political developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sicilian-regional-administration-and-political-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-16T06:02:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The regional government of Sicily has undertaken several administrative and political developments. The regional council, led by President Renato Schifani, approved a new landslide-risk map developed under the Sufra Sicilia project to identify prone areas. During the same session, Alberto Pulizzi was appointed as the interim director of the Mediterranean Fisheries department.

In the political sphere, regional deputy Marco Intravaia has voiced support for Nino Minardo to serve as the Forza Italia regional commissioner in Sicily. Intravaia characterized this appointment as a means to ensure “balance and moderation” while restructuring the party to address internal fragmentation, following the national guidance of secretary Antonio Tajani.

## Claims

- Nino Minardo has been appointed as the regional commissioner for Forza Italia in Sicily. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The party is following the indications of national secretary Antonio Tajani. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Marco Intravaia expressed support for the reelection of Governor Schifani. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Marco Intravaia stated that the appointment of Nino Minardo as regional commissioner of Forza Italia in Sicily ensures balance and moderation. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The party aims to develop a well-prepared regional leadership following the directions of national secretary Antonio Tajani. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Marco Intravaia expressed support for a second term for Governor Schifani, noting the governor has performed well. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Forza Italia deputy supports Nino Minardo as Sicily commissioner

Forza Italia regional deputy Marco Intravaia supports Nino Minardo's appointment as Sicilian commissioner and expressed approval of Governor Schifani's performance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forza-italia-appoints-nino-minardo-as-regional-commissioner-in-sicily

### 2026-07-30: Sicily President Renato Schifani Approves Landslide Risk Map and Names Interim Fisheries Head

Sicily’s regional government, led by President Renato Schifani, approved a new landslide‑risk map and named Alberto Pulizzi interim fisheries director, while Santa Giusta’s mayor has appointed only two assess­​

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sicily-president-renato-schifani-approves-landslide-risk-map-and-names-interim-fisheries-head

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