Transition in Continuity: The Lombardy Regional Election of 2013

Abstract:

For the fifth consecutive time, in February 2013 the Centre-right won the regional election in Lombardy. The report illustrates the institutional setting of the region, its electoral system, and the political background of the early election, which was triggered by the dissolution of the Council following judicial inquiries. It then focuses on the candidate selection, the campaign issues and, finally, the results which marked a substantial continuity in the political scenario of Italy's largest region.