Accusations, back-and-forths over territorial continuity in Sardinia, which is failing to take off and leaving Sardinians "on the ground," have been dominating regional politics for days. Now, Regional President Alessandra Todde has weighed in on a heated debate, clarifying the timelines, responsibilities, and next steps for the regional administration.

In a lengthy post on social media, Todde sought to clarify a key issue for mobility on the island, one that is always at the center of political controversy.

The president recalled that her government took office on April 9, 2024, while the last call for proposals for territorial continuity—the one currently in effect—was prepared five days earlier, on April 4, by the regional offices, thus before the new administration actually took office. "Without any contribution from the new government or from me," Todde emphasized.

The tender in question is based on a ministerial decree obtained by the previous Solinas administration, dating back to November 25, 2021, the result of a process that began in February 2019, the date of the installation of the then regional administration.

"Two and a half years to obtain a decree that today heavily affects mobility on our island," said Todde, calling those who speak of alleged delays by the current government "absolutely disingenuous."

The attack is direct: "Two years ago, transport management was still in the hands of the previous administration," recalls the president, emphasizing that the decree still in force is the result of that work.

Since taking office, the new government has had to navigate a complex environment. The new European Commission took office in December 2024, and since then, Todde explained, Transport Councillor Barbara Manca has been advancing the process of drafting the new tender, initiating discussions with Brussels and the Ministry of Transport.

"A few weeks ago, I myself met with the European Commissioner for Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas," Todde said, reiterating the presidency's direct commitment to the negotiations.

In the meantime, since the technical timeframe would not have allowed the new tender to enter into force by the current deadline – October 2025 – the Region negotiated an extension with the Ministry until April 2026, which was granted.

The next step will be to convene a Services Conference with the Ministry of Transport and ENAC, once the technical discussions have been concluded, to approve the new ministerial decree and the subsequent publication of the tenders. "Clear, simple, transparent," the president concludes.

(Unioneonline/Fr.Me.)

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