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Italy's Court Rejects Controversial €13.5 Billion Bridge Plan

10/30/2025

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Corte dei Conti, Italy's Court of Auditors, rejected the government's 13.5 billion euro bridge plan linking Sicily to mainland.
Giorgia Meloni, prime minister, said the ruling was politically motivated.
Matteo Salvini, Deputy Prime Minister, said the decision harms the country and will pursue options.
The project has faced decades of proposals and concerns about viability and environment.
The government must decide whether to accept the ruling or appeal, risking consequences.

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Corte dei Conti, Italy's Court of Auditors, rejected the government's 13.5 billion euro bridge plan linking Sicily to mainland.
Giorgia Meloni, prime minister, said the ruling was politically motivated.
Matteo Salvini, Deputy Prime Minister, said the decision harms the country and will pursue options.
The project has faced decades of proposals and concerns about viability and environment.
The government must decide whether to accept the ruling or appeal, risking consequences.