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Postponement of provincial elections
In Sardinia, the elections for provincial presidents and councils have been postponed for a year, with new dates set between April 1 and . This decision was taken by the Regional Council, which approved a bill presented by the Democratic Party group leader, Roberto Deriu, and the councilor of Orizzonte Comune, Lorenzo Cozzolino.
The proposal was illustrated in the Chamber by the president of the first commission, Salvatore Corrias.
The postponement was motivated by the need to ensure adequate representation for municipalities that intend to change their province of affiliation. In fact, during the same period, referendums will also be held in those municipalities that express the will to change their territorial location.
The new legislative provisions
The text of the law provides for the reopening of the terms for ascertaining the willingness of the territories involved to become part of a different province or metropolitan city. Municipalities that have not already communicated their decision to 'move' must do so within 15 days of the entry into force of the law, so that the issue can be submitted to a popular vote.
This measure was adopted to ensure that the interested municipalities can have representation within the chosen provincial body, pending a resolution at the national level regarding the first or second level consultations.
Political reactions to the postponement
The decision to postpone the elections has sparked mixed reactions. The center-right minority criticized the choice, calling it “yet another postponement” and denouncing the “usual delays” in the management of the elections. Many opposition figures have expressed a preference for an immediate election, even with a second-level system, to avoid further delays.
Furthermore, the law also provides for the extension of the provincial commissioners, appointed in September 2024, to manage the transition until the new elections. This aspect has further fueled the political debate, with requests for greater efficiency and timeliness in the management of provincial issues.