VITTORIO VENETO – The city symbol of victory today finds itself at the center of attention due to the low turnout at the polls which reached its historic low with less than 50% of those entitled to vote for the future mayor. A figure that is unprecedented in the recent history of the city.
According to data collected by the Ministry of the Interior, Vittorio Veneto is, among the large municipalities in the province of Treviso, the one with the lowest electoral participation in this round. A worrying sign that reflects a growing disinterest in local politics. The situation is made even more complex by recent tensions within the Northern League and among its former members.
Tensions in the Northern League
To further complicate the picture, there are the recent declarations of Umberto Bossi, founder and father of the Northern League, which fueled tensions within the party. The Northern League base is divided, and distinguishing between Northern League members and former Northern League members has become increasingly difficult.
Waiting for the Results
Now, all attention is turned to 2pm, when the polls will open. The low turnout could have significant repercussions on electoral outcomes and on the future composition of the city council. Political analysts are also waiting to understand how the Northern League voters will behave after the expulsion of the former Mayor Gianantonio Da Re and whether these will have an impact on the results. In a context of growing political disaffection, Vittorio Veneto becomes an emblematic case study. The city of victory, today, has to deal with a very different defeat: that of democratic participation.
