Runoff in Bolzano: challenge between Corrarati and Andriollo

Sunday's runoff election in Bolzano represents a crucial moment for local politics. On the one hand, the center-right mayoral candidate, Claudio Corrarati, former president of Cna Trentino Alto Adige, is running with a 9% advantage over his opponent, the outgoing Pd councilor, Juri Andriollo.

If Corrarati wins, he would become the first centre-right mayor in the South Tyrolean capital since Giovanni Ivan Benussi, who governed for a short period twenty years ago.

The SVP's position and the alliances at stake

The South Tyrolean People's Party (SVP) is in a delicate position. Having declared itself "blockfrei", the SVP justified its choice with the need to collaborate with both candidates. However, the support of some members of the party for Corrarati, considered a moderate, could influence the dynamics of the vote. Professional bodies, such as those of artisans and hoteliers, have openly sided with Corrarati, highlighting a climate of favor towards him.

Internal divisions and support for Andriollo

Despite the support for Corrarati, the SVP is a party that brings together different souls. Some prominent members, such as former senator Oskar Peterlini and former provincial councilor Martha Stocker, have expressed their support for Andriollo, underlining the importance of values ​​and collaboration with the PD. This complex scenario highlights the internal divisions and strategic alliances that could influence the final outcome of the ballot.

The political context of Merano

In parallel, in Merano, the outgoing deputy mayor Katharina Zeller faces the center-right mayor, Dario Dal Medico. Zeller, supported by a network of alliances, recorded a slight advantage in the first round. Her eco-social position brings her closer to Andriollo's demands in Bolzano, but she will still have to seek an agreement with the civic Alliance of Merano to ensure Italian representation in the council. This shows how politics in South Tyrol is characterized by a continuous search for compromises and strategic alliances.