by InTrieste
Interview: Massimo Moretuzzo, Leader and Secretary of the Regional Council of the Patto per l’Autonomia; Giulia Massolino, councillor for the FVG civil autonomy pact
A coalition within the Patto per l’Autonomia Civica Friuli Venezia Giulia is pressing the regional government to revise its proposed 2026 budget, arguing that the current plan overlooks key priorities in environmental policy, youth support, and cultural heritage.
During discussions on the budget bill, opposition representatives said their amendments are intended to “shed light on some blind spots” that they consider essential for promoting social and environmental justice. The group is asking the regional administration to adopt a more equitable, future-oriented financial strategy.
Their proposals include a suite of measures aimed at accelerating both the energy and ecological transitions. Among them are the installation of public water dispensers, expanded waste-collection points, shopping vouchers redeemable in local businesses, and cooperative car-sharing initiatives. The amendments also call for new efforts to ease tensions between buses and bicycles on city streets and to slow vehicle speeds—an issue opposition members describe as increasingly urgent across the region.
The group is also urging the government to strengthen support for vulnerable populations facing rising marginalization, arguing that social protections must advance in parallel with environmental goals.
The regional council is expected to continue debating the proposed amendments in the coming weeks as the 2026 budget moves toward a final vote.
