Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli accused of using ministry resources for campaign in Campania
Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli is under fire for using the Ministry of Culture's press mailing list to send three campaign press releases on November 21, 2025, in support of center-right candidate Edmondo Cirielli in the upcoming Campania regional elections. The releases touted government cultural investments in Campania, credited Cirielli for Naples' cultural renaissance, and described him as "the personification of government culture." Critics argue this violates the separation between institutional and political activities. Following the controversy, the ministry's press chief Piero Tatafiore resigned, apologizing for misusing institutional tools for political communications. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the Meloni government's institutional decorum.
Key facts
- Alessandro Giuli used the Ministry of Culture press mailing list for campaign communications.
- Three press releases were sent on November 21, 2025, supporting Edmondo Cirielli.
- Cirielli is the center-right candidate for president of the Campania region.
- The releases credited Cirielli for Naples' cultural achievements.
- Giuli attended campaign events and press conferences in Campania.
- Piero Tatafiore, the ministry's press chief, resigned after the incident.
- The article was published on Artribune by Massimiliano Tonelli.
- The incident occurred during the closing days of the Campania electoral campaign.
Entities
Institutions
- Ministero della Cultura
- Artribune
- Commissione Cultura della Camera dei Deputati
- Partito Democratico
Locations
- Campania
- Italy
- Naples
- Roma