We know of the cordial relations that Christian Estrosi, in search of new spaces to the east given the difficulties of connecting with Marseille, to establish an ambitious regional policy, was able to create with Marta Vincenzi, his colleague, the mayor of Genoa: railway links, port policy and MOS, collaboration between airport management companies and others.
But, politics is the realm of uncertainties, and following a fratricidal duel with her party colleague and senator Francesca Pinotti, Marta Vincenzi slipped in the primary of her coalition, leaving the spot to the third contender, the left-wing independent Marco Doria, noble heir of the family that was the lordship of the Republic of Genoa in the Middle Ages.
This weekend, during an election that involved nearly 1,000 Italian municipalities, Marco Doria was elected Mayor of Genoa!
Will there be changes in relations between the two cities? Will the framework agreements signed be enough to allow continuity in the promising collaborative relationships that have emerged over the past year?
It’s too early to tell. Marco Doria, who was not the favorite for the center-left and left coalition candidacy, faces an entirely new responsibility for the intellectual that he is.
It’s up to diplomacy to (re)set in motion to pick up the thread of the discourse. A (fascinating) issue to follow…
– Marco Doria is the new mayor of Genoa. Doria received 59.71% of the votes, against 40.29% for Enrico Musso. Doria, a professor of economic history at the University of Genoa, ran as an independent, supported by the center-left (PD) and left (SEL) parties.
The turnout was low, at 39.08% (196,893 voters) against 55.51% in the first round. For the municipality of Genoa, the 39.08% is the lowest turnout ever recorded.
The new mayor’s first words are thanks to the volunteers who contributed to the campaign and to former mayor Marta Vincenzi: “I expected this result, I am now taking on this responsibility. The result is extremely positive. Abstention is concerning and it is not a good thing for democracy.”
Asked about how he will celebrate the victory, the new mayor replied: “There is also a need for awareness of the period the country is going through. A bit of seriousness is needed in this time of crisis and disorder. I will talk to all my supporters to thank them and share this important moment with them. The necessity is to get to work immediately.”
