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Giorgia Meloni, Simone Venturini, Francesco Cannizzaro
Italy (Venice, Reggio Calabria)
May 25, 2026
Verified: May 25, 2026
"Centre-right candidates won local elections in Venice and Reggio Calabria. The centre right maintained control in Venice and unexpectedly captured the centre-left stronghold of Reggio Calabria. National turnout was 60%, reflecting a downward trend."
Author: Christopher Duggan
To understand Italian local politics, one must grasp the deep-seated regionalism and the historical divide between the North (Venice) and the South (Reggio Calabria). Duggan provides a comprehensive analysis of how Italy's fragmented political identity continues to shape modern electoral outcomes.
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