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Campi Flegrei seismic crisis and legislative response

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The seismic crisis in the Campi Flegrei area escalated following a magnitude-4.7 earthquake on 31 July 2026, the strongest tremor recorded in four decades. This event caused significant structural damage, injuries, and power outages. On 10 August 2026, a magnitude-3.0 tremor struck near Pozzuoli and Bacoli at a shallow depth of 4 km; residents reported hearing a loud boom alongside the vibrations. While the Osservatorio Vesuviano reported the end of a nocturnal seismic swarm following these events, it confirmed that bradyseism activity remains persistent. In Pozzuoli, the crisis has been compounded by a wildfire in the Parco Russo area, which forced temporary evacuations. Infrastructure concerns have ~~also~~ grown, with reports of school closures and instability affecting the Cumana and Metropolitana transit lines. As of 8 September 2026, recovery efforts in Pozzuoli have seen progress. Following the revocation of evacuation orders, 209 people (85 families) have been permitted to return home. To address the emergency, the Campania Regional Government approved seven extraordinary measures totaling 7.1 million euros. In late September 2026, legislative efforts to centralize crisis management faced significant hurdles. The Italian government rejected all amendments to the Campi Flegrei decree during commission sessions in the Chamber of Deputies, reportedly due to a lack of approval from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This decision drew sharp criticism from local leaders, including Pozzuoli Mayor Luigi Manzoni, who accused the government of ‘betrayal’. In early October 2026, tensions escalated as over 700 residents and local mayors from Pozzuoli, Bacoli, Quarto, and Monte di Procida marched in Rome. The protesters demanded urgent intervention, specifically requesting the requisition of houses and hotels to accommodate displaced families. Following negotiations with the Chief of Staff for the Minister for Civil Protection, Nello Musumeci, officials indicated a new emergency decree might be issued within ten days.

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