In Tuscany, there is a broad field: the Five Star Movement supports Eugenio Giani.

Tuscany is saving the "broad field." And unlocking it in the other regions that will go to the polls this fall. With a narrow turnout, the Five Star Movement has given the green light to Eugenio Giani 's bid for a second regional presidency. This is how 1,538 local Five Star members chose in the 24-hour online poll requested by the "grassroots." They represent approximately 30% of the 5,202 eligible voters who were asked to choose whether to run alone or in a coalition. But only half (2,568) clicked and chose. Another 1,030 are entrenched in a solo run. Divisions aside, now it's time for Giani. And so it goes with the dream of Elly Schlein , a staunch supporter of alliances ("inclusive and competitive on the right," as the Democratic Party leader described them in an interview with Domani ). This also serves as a dress rehearsal for the "broad field" in the 2027 general election.

Giuseppe Conte (RaiNews24)

With the count concluded, the first to express his satisfaction was the governor himself: "This is an important result that strengthens the dialogue between political and civic forces," the governor commented. Later that evening, the Democratic Party's regional leadership will crown him the candidate of a major coalition (in addition to his own, the Five Star Movement, Avs, +Europa, Sinistra Civica ed Ecologista, and Italia Viva). The online verdict puts to rest the split threatened by the Tuscan Five Star Movement a few days ago. And it's no coincidence: they have always been in opposition to the Democratic Party, except in Prato. But a split would have been almost kamikaze for them, some sectors of the center-left reason, given that polls peg them at 3-4% and the regional council expects a 5% threshold. Pleased and proud of his party's "broad and transparent decision-making process," Giuseppe Conte embraces the commitment he received for a "clear mandate" for Giani. But the 5S leader seems to be holding back a bit when he assures that he will "rigorously verify that the conditions" posed by the question are respected and written down in black and white.

Roberto Fico (Ansa)

At this point, a yes vote for Giani should remove the last—and most explicit—no from the broad camp that was still resisting. This includes Campania. Here, incumbent governor Vincenzo De Luca has never hidden his concerns about Roberto Fico , a longtime figure of the Five Star Movement and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, who reportedly has the support of his allies. Now, therefore, a unanimous yes vote for Fico could arrive, regardless of De Luca 's temptation to present two of his own lists.

Fewer consequences in Puglia, where Conte has approved Democratic Party MEP Antonio Decaro ("We believe he has what it takes," the former prime minister remarked). The problem, for Puglia, remains internal to the Democratic Party and directly involves Decaro. It is the former mayor of Bari who must resolve his reservations about prominent figures like Michele Emiliano and Nichi Vendola so they don't stand in his way.

The situation seems to be more straightforward in the Marche region, the first region to go to the polls at the end of September (along with the Aosta Valley). The battle is between the outgoing president, Francesco Acquaroli of Meloni, and Matteo Ricci of the Democratic Party, who received Conte's approval despite the corruption investigation against him.

Roberto Occhiuto, President of the Calabria Region 29_05_25 (Ansa)

The Tuscan decision has not left the center-right indifferent. Aside from the Veneto issue, still open and tangled in the wake of Luca Zaia , it's clear that in Tuscany the coalition was hoping (also) for friendly fire from the center-left to snatch one of the last red strongholds in Italy. It has a much better chance in Calabria, forced to vote after the resignation of Roberto Occhiuto , a Forza Italia strongman ready for a second term. On the left, however, there are uncertainties. Aside from the suggestion of running Naples prosecutor Nicola Gratteri , the names of MEP Pasquale Tridico and MPs Vittoria Baldino and Anna Laura Orrico are currently circulating for the Five Star Movement, while among the Democrats, the mayor of Reggio Calabria, Giuseppe Falcomatà, is being discussed.