Veneto Governor Luca Zaia stated the region’s new administration will be technically operational in early December, allowing for budget preparation and approval anticipated in January or February. This follows Zaia’s announcement of a “temporary exercise” in view of upcoming regional elections.
Zaia explained that approving a budget during the election campaign woudl have been “truly tough and also not very correct,” as the timing would have been problematic. He noted a budget typically arrives in early December, having been presented in August for a mid-November timeframe. He affirmed the region is not behind schedule despite the election period, with dates for the vote to be decided between October and November, with November 23rd and 24th representing the latest possible dates.
The Governor also addressed potential meetings with League leader Matteo Salvini, stating, “we will cross [paths], but no meeting is scheduled.”
The upcoming regional elections in Veneto, along with six other regions, are a key focus of the Italian political landscape. The timing of the budget approval is crucial for the incoming administration to effectively manage regional finances and implement policy initiatives.
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