Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove announced he has handed in his irrevocable resignation as undersecretary to the justice ministry. He said he has always fought crime and achieved concrete results. At the same time, he insisted he did not do anything improper.
What he said
Delmastro issued a statement saying, in effect, that he committed a carelessness, but corrected it as soon as he became aware of it. He said he accepts responsibility and resigned "in the interest of the Nation," and out of respect and affection for the government and the Prime Minister.
Who else resigned
Giusi Bartolozzi, the head of the cabinet at the justice ministry, also resigned. Both Delmastro and Bartolozzi met with Justice Minister Carlo Nordio earlier in his offices on via Arenula before submitting their resignations.
Why this matters
- Political signal: Resignations at this level underline how sensitive appointments at the justice ministry are.
- Accountability: Delmastro framed the move as taking responsibility, even while denying any wrongdoing.
- Next steps: The minister and government will now need to decide replacements and address any fallout.
Short, clear, and with two senior figures stepping down, this is one of those political moments that will get attention without a lot of extra drama. Officials met, letters were handed in, and now the ministry moves on to the next chapter.
