Marco Bucci, the new president of Liguria, said that Conte and Grillo’s contribution to Orlando’s failure was greater than his triumph. In an interview on Rai Radio1, he stressed the importance of a united coalition, saying that internal conflicts should be resolved privately and not in the media. He also expressed understanding for Orlando’s reaction to the situation. Regarding his victory, Bucci confirmed that he had received a congratulatory call from his opponent and accepted an invitation to go on a boat trip together.

After the elections in Liguria, the Democratic Party (PD) obtained a significant 28%, double that of Brothers of Italy. Alessandro Alfieri, member of the national secretariat of the PD, commented on the defeat, highlighting how internal vetoes have negatively affected the political strategy. He underlined the mistake of considering the choices between Conte’s 6% and Renzi’s 2% in the polls. According to Alfieri, the opposition to Renzi was interpreted as a denial of the centrist component of the coalition. He then reiterated the need to focus on the upcoming challenges in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared her enthusiasm on social media, saying that the trust received from citizens in Liguria gives new impetus to the government and the center-right majority. She encouraged them to continue with determination to build a solid future for Italy.

Bucci expressed his intention to be a mayor close to the citizens and the territory, describing his electoral result as extraordinary, especially after a summer characterized by difficulties and resignations. Giovanni Toti, former governor of Liguria, commented that the voters chose continuity and recognized the results obtained in recent years. He is satisfied that the Region is now in good hands and believes that the justicial reaction has been rejected by the voters.

Maurizio Lupi, president of Noi Moderati, said that voters have rewarded an action-oriented policy. He praised the Toti administration and reiterated that political victories are built on solid ideas rather than on judicial means or gossip. He thanked the candidates for their commitment in the electoral campaign and confirmed the support for President Bucci through the regional councilors.