Translated automatically by AI from the Italian original.
SYRACUSE – Rumours and corridor talk are swirling about an imminent reshuffle at the top of Lega – Italia Federale in the province of Syracuse. According to local and regional political circles, the mayor of Augusta, Giuseppe Di Mare, who tomorrow will formally announce his move to Salvini’s party, is set to take on the role of provincial commissioner, alongside that of regional deputy secretary, with the backing of regional MP Carlo Auteri, whose own switch to Lega was finalised two weeks ago.
Although official confirmation is still awaited, the move would be part of a plan to restructure the party’s presence in Sicily, focusing on high-profile administrative figures to strengthen its territorial organisation ahead of the next electoral deadlines.
Rumours about the new political structure
The possible appointment of the first citizen of Augusta would redefine the internal balance within Syracuse’s centre-right:
- Party leadership in Syracuse: As provincial commissioner, Di Mare would oversee the reorganisation of local branches, coordinating political activities and the membership drive across the entire province.
- Regional outlook: The appointment as regional deputy secretary would allow the mayor to bring the concerns of Syracuse’s industrial and port territory directly to the decision-making tables in Palermo.
Waiting for official confirmation
If the rumours are confirmed in the coming hours, entrusting the provincial leadership and deputy secretary role to the mayor of Augusta would underline the party’s intention to take root by involving prominent institutional figures from local authorities. More details should emerge tomorrow at the event marking the mayor’s formal joining of Lega, which regional party leaders are expected to attend to formally define the delegations and leadership roles.
