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Aurelio Marguerettaz new president of Valle d'Aosta

The 63-year-old accountant from Union Valdôtaine obtained 21 votes out of 34 present at the Regional Council

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Aurelio Marguerettaz, a 63-year-old accountant and member of the Union Valdôtaine, was elected the new president of the Aosta Valley by the Regional Council with 21 votes out of 34 present.
It is supported by autonomists (UV and Autonomist Centre) and Forza Italia.
The election follows the forfeiture of his predecessor Renzo Testolin, declared ineligible by the Court of Appeal of Turin.

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Why It Matters

The legislature began a year ago. Predecessor Renzo Testolin was declared forfeited and ineligible by the Court of Appeal of Turin, making a new election of the president of the Aosta Valley necessary.

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Aurelio Marguerettaz, a 63-year-old accountant and member of the Union Valdôtaine, is the new president of Valle d'Aosta. The Regional Council elected him today evening, with 21 votes out of 34 present. He is supported by the autonomists (UV and Autonomist Centre) and by Forza Italia.

After the start of the legislature a year ago, Marguerettaz's election comes after the Turin Court of Appeal declared his predecessor Renzo Testolin lapsed because he was ineligible.

The new president announced that he wanted to maintain "relationships based on institutional loyalty, respect and solutions" with the national government.

Open Questions

What will be Marguerettaz's first government actions?
How long will his mandate last?
What are the reactions of the opposition forces?