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Vico Equense beach dispute and Amalfi Coast inspections

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In mid‑July 2026, MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli conducted a live broadcast from the beaches of Vico Equense without notifying the municipal administration. Mayor Giuseppe Aiello denounced the visit as a publicity stunt, pointed out technical inaccuracies about beach classifications, and invited the MP to the town hall to discuss the town’s seafront ~~management.~~ management, stating, “Venga in Municipio a vedere come si amministra.” A week later, Borrelli returned to Marina di Vico with a representative of Europa Verde for an on‑site inspection that doubled as a protest against alleged illegal beach stalls and private appropriation of public seafront. The mayor again attended, while Borrelli cited numerous citizen reports and urged the port authority to strengthen monitoring, emphasizing that the sea should remain a public resource. By mid-August, Borrelli’s inspections of beaches along the Amalfi Coast sparked broader political debate regarding the management of maritime state property. The controversy focuses on whether local municipalities are adhering to legal requirements to reserve 30% of beach areas for free public use. Critics, including former Maiori Mayor Antonio Capone and members of Fratelli d’Italia, have dismissed the actions as a “media show” or “persecutory” behavior. Concurrently, discussions have emerged regarding the coastal configuration in Bagnoli, with calls for Borrelli to clarify his position on whether the Bagnoli landfill should be removed to restore the natural coastline.

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