Meloni Surprised in Policoro: 'We Will Intervene for the Damage Caused by Bad Weather': Impacts on Businesses and Markets

Autore · Elisa Varnelli

What happened. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the city of Policoro in Basilicata to announce that the government will intervene to support damages caused by a violent storm. This visit occurred after the city of Policoro, with around 18,000 inhabitants, suffered damages worth millions of euros. The violent storm hit three days prior to the visit, creating a strong state of emergency locally. Meloni participated in an unplanned meeting with Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida, which took place just a few kilometers from Bari. During the visit, the premier also spoke about Basilicata, but with a different interpretation compared to other regions. According to ANSA sources, Meloni declared: 'We intend to increase the quota of oil that can be extracted in our seas, because it makes no sense to buy oil in Qatar if we already have it in Basilicata.' This statement was criticized by Avs, through its co-leader Angelo Bonelli. According to Angelo Bonelli, Meloni is betting on oil we do not have, which is a massive insult. Meloni's response sparked a strong political debate, especially for upcoming election campaigns. The topic of oil in Basilicata might return to the table for future policies. The visit of the Prime Minister was appreciated in Basilicata, of course, by the majority of the local political forces. However, the reaction from Avs was not positive, highlighting a strong opposition to the premier's position. The company stated that the situation is complex and requires careful evaluation by politicians. The current political context shows tension between different political forces, with Meloni trying to balance her own interests with local ones. The visit to Policoro had a significant impact on the political climate, especially in a region already hit by bad weather. Details of the visit were reported by ANSA, which provided a detailed account of the event. Meloni confirmed her presence and expressed her intention to intervene for the damage caused by bad weather. The chronology shows that the visit was made just a few days after the initial state of emergency. The expected developments for Policoro and the region will be defined only after the official visit of the premier. Specific data on damages and intervention measures have not yet been officially published. The company remains waiting for clarification on how funds for reconstruction will be managed.

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Meloni Surprised in Policoro: 'We Will Intervene for the Damage Caused by Bad Weather': Impacts on Businesses and Markets

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the city of Policoro in Basilicata to announce that the government will intervene to support damages caused by a violent storm. This visit occurred after the city of Policoro, with around 18,000 inhabitants, suffered damages worth millions of euros. The violent storm hit three days prior to the visit, creating a strong state of emergency locally. Meloni participated in an unplanned meeting with Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida, which took place just a few kilometers from Bari. During the visit, the premier also spoke about Basilicata, but with a different interpretation compared to other regions. According to ANSA sources, Meloni declared: 'We intend to increase the quota of oil that can be extracted in our seas, because it makes no sense to buy oil in Qatar if we already have it in Basilicata.' This statement was criticized by Avs, through its co-leader Angelo Bonelli. According to Angelo Bonelli, Meloni is betting on oil we do not have, which is a massive insult. Meloni's response sparked a strong political debate, especially for upcoming election campaigns. The topic of oil in Basilicata might return to the table for future policies. The visit of the Prime Minister was appreciated in Basilicata, of course, by the majority of the local political forces. However, the reaction from Avs was not positive, highlighting a strong opposition to the premier's position. The company stated that the situation is complex and requires careful evaluation by politicians. The current political context shows tension between different political forces, with Meloni trying to balance her own interests with local ones. The visit to Policoro had a significant impact on the political climate, especially in a region already hit by bad weather. Details of the visit were reported by ANSA, which provided a detailed account of the event. Meloni confirmed her presence and expressed her intention to intervene for the damage caused by bad weather. The chronology shows that the visit was made just a few days after the initial state of emergency. The expected developments for Policoro and the region will be defined only after the official visit of the premier. Specific data on damages and intervention measures have not yet been officially published. The company remains waiting for clarification on how funds for reconstruction will be managed.

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