Italian Court Rejects Sicily Bridge Project
Italy's Court of Auditors has rejected the government's plan to build a bridge from mainland Italy to Sicily, halting efforts to construct the €13.5 billion bridge across the Strait of Messina.
an act of overreach into the jurisdiction of the Government and Parliament
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the decision, insisting her administration had addressed all technical questions raised by the court.
- The court oversees public spending.
- The ruling will be fully reasoned within 30 days.
Author's summary: Italy's bridge project halted by court.