Politics · Italy · 4 hrs ago
Maurizio Marinella says he will not run for mayor of Naples
Maurizio Marinella, a businessman known for making ties, has rejected suggestions that he could run for mayor of Naples.
He said people from different political groups have approached him, including the Five Star Movement and the centre.
Marinella said other candidates could do a better job for the city.
He also said he loves his work and spends long days at his shop in Naples.
The speculation matters because he says he could appeal to people across the political spectrum.
He gave no indication that he plans to enter the race.
Maurizio Marinella said he would not run for mayor of Naples for the centre-right.
He said there were more important figures who could do a better job for the city.
Marinella said he was happy to be mentioned as a possible candidate but loved his work.
He said he works in his shop from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
He made the remarks in an interview on Rai Radio1’s Un Giorno da Pecora.
- Who
- Maurizio Marinella, an entrepreneur.
- What
- He said he would not run for mayor of Naples.
- When
- He made the remarks in an interview published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Naples, Italy.
- Why
- He said there were more important figures who could do a better job for the city and that he loved his work.
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- Possible office
- Mayor of Naples
- Candidate’s name
- Maurizio Marinella
- Interview programme
- Un Giorno da Pecora
- Work hours
- 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What people are saying
No, they bring me into it every time but that is not the case, there are more important figures who could do better for the city.
I love my work, I am in my shop from six thirty in the morning until eight in the evening, this gives me great satisfaction.
Sources
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