Andrea Innocenti The Council of Ministers has just approved the appointment of Trifone Altieri, also known as Nuccio, as president of the National Anti-Corruption Authority ( ANAC ). The decision, made in the most recent government meeting, marks the arrival of a League representative at the helm of the body overseeing transparency and legality in public administration.
Altieri, who previously headed the Defense Department of Matteo Salvini's party, replaces Giuseppe Busia, who led the National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC) for several years.
Trifone Altieri's political career
Trifone Altieri 's career began with a degree in political science, followed by his election to the Chamber of Deputies from 2014 to 2018.
After his parliamentary term, he took on the role of head of the Defense Department within the League, a role that exposed him to internal security issues and political crisis management. Last spring, Altieri was appointed to the board of directors of Leonardo's air and space defense company, demonstrating his ability to operate even in an enterprise context.
This experience was cited as an element of continuity in his candidacy for the presidency of the Anac.
Reactions from opposition parties
The government's decision has not gone unnoticed in parliament. Several opposition voices have expressed strong dissent, calling the appointment a form of institutional dividing . The main accusation revolves around the perceived shift in independent oversight, with the replacement of a technical president with a figure with strong party affiliation. The debate has already entered the parliamentary committee stage, which must express their mandatory opinion before the measure can advance to the President of the Republic for signature.
The words of Carlo Calenda
Carlo Calenda, leader of Azione, commented on the operation in X, writing: " Beyond the division of power. But much further. What a shame ." His statement sums up the frustration of a segment of the opposition, which sees the appointment as a threat to the autonomy of the ANAC. Calenda emphasized that the procedure, in his opinion, lacks meritocracy and risks transforming the authority into a "party tool."
Angelo Bonelli's accusations
Angelo Bonelli, a parliamentarian for the Green and Left Alliance, added another critical piece to the discussion, declaring: " They've killed the ANAC. The Meloni government is shaking up all the oversight bodies, one after another, and replacing them with party loyalists. Today it's the Anti-Corruption Authority's turn ." The earthquake metaphor refers to a series of reorganizations deemed arbitrary, with the risk of weakening the ability to oversee public assets.
Appointment procedure and next institutional steps
Under current legislation, Trifone Altieri 's proposal was put forward by the Minister of Public Administration, Paolo Zangrillo. After approval by the Council of Ministers, the matter must be reviewed by the relevant committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Once the committees have approved it, the proposal will return to the Council of Ministers for final approval by presidential decree. Only then will the new president be able to assume the leadership of ANAC, with responsibility for leading corruption investigations and overseeing compliance with transparency regulations.