the voteMeloni’s relief. With Roscioli, the ‘Marina B’ line triumphs. The Prime Minister rejoices at the FN’s failure. Donzelli: “The Stabilicum bill will pass”In Reggio Calabria, a staunch supporter of the Berlusconi family (and the party’s treasurer) has been elected. Giannetta, a Vannacci supporter, secured 10.9 per cent of the vote. “His local roots counted for more than the ‘Vannacci effect’,” say pollsters. Now the majority is pushing for the electoral lawbyLuca Roberto29 SEP 26
The election in Reggio CalabriaLive coverage of the by-elections in Calabria: Roscioli is in the leadAccording to initial figures shared by the centre-right candidate, Forza Italia treasurer Fabio Roscioli, he is currently in the lead, followed by the centre-left candidate Benedetto, who is well behind Giannetta, a supporter of Vannacchio.byRedazione28 SEP 26
to the pollsIn Reggio Calabria, 14.97 per cent of the electorate turned out to vote. Attention is already turning to the nextRoscioli, Benedetto, Giannetta and Toscano are vying for the seat formerly held by Francesco Cannizzaro, who has since become mayor of the Calabrian town. The lack of interest in the by-election stems from the fact that the campaign for the upcoming general election has already begun.28 SEP 26
The general at the pollsSupplementary: Futuro Nazionale’s challenge to the centre-rightUntil a few months ago, Reggio Calabria was an undisputed stronghold of Forza Italia, but following Sunday’s vote, it could be under threat from the centre-left – united for once – or from Vannacci himselfbyRedazione23 SEP 26