In Lonato del Garda, city council members Davide Bollani, formerly a representative of the Civic List Obiettivo Lonato, and Cristina Treccani, who came from Forza Italia Noi con Lonato, have officially announced their membership in Fratelli d’Italia. This transition, revealed in a press conference held this morning, signifies a strengthening of the party at the local level and a shift in the political dynamics on the Brescia side of Lake Garda.
### Voices from the Key Players and the Party
**Diego Zarneri**, provincial coordinator of Fratelli d’Italia, expressed great satisfaction with the new additions, emphasizing that the inclusion of Bollani and Treccani is a clear indication of the party’s growing appeal to individuals with civic experience. Zarneri highlighted that the “new territorial organization” and the actions of the government led by Giorgia Meloni were decisive factors in this decision.
Davide Bollani justified his switch by referencing the values of Fratelli d’Italia, such as “Italy and Europe, a sense of belonging to the community, the rule of law, individual freedom, meritocracy, and respect for institutions.” He also recalled his political roots linked to the first Alleanza Nazionale circle in Lonato during the 1990s and 2000s, emphasizing the importance of serving the community, particularly the most vulnerable segments.
Cristina Treccani stated that she joined Fratelli d’Italia because she believes it best embodies the values she stands for: “coherence, identity, meritocracy, and protection of the territory.” The councilor mentioned that this decision stemmed from a “deep reflection” on the role she intends to continue playing in her community, bringing along the experience gained in the civic list while looking towards a “political project” that would allow her to make a more significant contribution.
### Future Prospects and Local Consolidation
The entrance of the two councilors was also welcomed by the President of the FdI Circle in Lonato del Garda, **Fulvio Cipriani**, who underscored that their experience will be an “added value” for the local political project.
**Mirko Cominelli**, the group leader of Fratelli d’Italia in Lonato, concluded that the transition of Treccani and Bollani consolidates the party’s work in the area over the past five years. This strengthening is viewed as strategic in light of the upcoming municipal elections in 2026, where Fratelli d’Italia is positioning itself as the “cornerstone political force of the local center-right.”
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