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Cattaneo and Marelli Lead Latest Approval Poll
Marta Pezzaloni

Messelia. A recent Chierana University poll has former Energy Councillor Vincenzo Cattaneo and incumbent Foreign Councillor Grazia Marelli virtually tied for highest approval ratings, among those seen as most likely to succeed First Councillor Marco Valerio.

Conducted on August 14-15, the poll shows Mr Cattaneo and Ms Marelli in a virtual tie for the first place among those considered electable, with 78% and 76%, respectively, followed by Liliana Nisi, Terzo Ferraro and Guido Alderisi. Ms Nisi and Mr Ferraro have academic backgrounds, and are well-reputed professors and researchers, whereas Mr Alderisi is known for his military service and subsequent service in prominent research centres, where he has focused on game theory and peace and conflict studies.

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In light green are the Privy Councillors regarded as electable

Mr Cattaneo, who served as Energy Councillor under First Councillor Mariano Albani, is widely seen as the runner up in the race to court the Green Coalition, following the 2012 Senate Election. Eventually the Coalition gave its backing to a less known candidate, Junior Councillor for International Cooperation Marco Valerio, who went on to win reelection three years later with an increased majority. It is an open secret that Mr Cattaneo still hopes to become the Duke of Messelia.

Unlike Mr Cattaneo, Foreign Councillor Marelli has expressed no ambition for a higher office, and has insisted as recently as her press conference this morning that she intends to discharge her duties without distraction until the last day of the Valerio Council. Sources close to the Senate, however, say that Ms Marelli has held tentative meetings with a number of key senators from the Alliance for Sustainable Development, the largest party and the one that holds the keys to the office, in an effort to keep their support for a prospective coalition.

Ms Nisi and Mr Alderisi were also contenders in 2012, though they were ruled out early in the race. Since then Ms Nisi has served one year as Chair of the Education Advisory Council and Mr Alderisi has been a Senior Fellow at the Rizzo Institute. Mr Ferrero, like the Foreign Councillor, has never been a contender for First Councillor, instead focusing on his role as Dean of the Laganà University School of Law. However, visitor books confirm that Mr Ferrero has also been holding meetings with key senators from the Eastern and Central Realms, particularly from the Alliance for Sustainable Development and the Merchant Rights Association.

While there is no set timeframe for the selection of a new First Councillor, all selections since 1973 have lasted no more than two weeks, after which a Privy Councillor informs the Prince that they have enough votes in the Senate to form a government. If this trend continues, there could be a new First Councillor by the end of this month.


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