Halt to local government reform in Sicily: increase in female councilors thwarted.
The regional parliament has postponed the reform of local authorities, which formally returns to the commission but in practice ends up being buried and will not be voted on again. The center-right asked to stop everything as it was impossible to keep the majority together on individual articles. Controversial measures have been removed from the agenda, such as allowing all mayors in Sicily to immediately appoint an additional assessor, and introducing the figure of a substitute councilor. The decision to shelve the reform exposes the weakness of the center-right and the fact that Schifani does not have a majority around him. The debate on the representation of women in municipal councils will also stop. The proposed rule requiring mayors to reserve 20% of assessor positions for women sparked opposition, with calls to increase the limit to 40% to align with national standards. Despite this, the withdrawal of the reform has a boomerang effect, leaving the current regional rule in force, which only requires mayors to reserve one place for women in councils. The battle by trade unions and civic associations will continue beyond the parliament’s decision.
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