The candidate supported by the ruling coalition of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has won the Venice mayoral election. This was reported by Bloomberg with reference to data from the Italian Ministry of the Interior, according to UNN.
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Simone Venturini, representing centrist parties, garnered over 50% of the vote in the first round, defeating the left-wing candidate. The victory marks a significant political success for Meloni's coalition following the government's unsuccessful referendum on judicial reform.
Meloni's coalition receives electoral boost
Local elections were held in more than 700 municipalities across Italy and served as one of the key political tests ahead of the parliamentary elections due by the end of 2027. In most cities, candidates failed to secure a victory in the first round, so a second round of voting will take place in two weeks.
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The center-right coalition, which includes the "Brothers of Italy," "Lega," and "Forza Italia" parties, has recently faced political pressure due to scandals, resignations, and the referendum defeat. Venice has been governed for over ten years by center-right figure Luigi Brugnaro.
The city remains one of Italy's primary tourist hubs, while simultaneously facing challenges of over-tourism, population decline, and the consequences of climate change.
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