Veneto holds regional elections by November; Zaia exits

Veneto's regional elections will be held by November 20, 2025, following a ruling by the Council of State, preventing a delay until after the 2026 Winter Olympics. The decision, prompted by outgoing Governor Luca Zaia's request, means the election will occur this autumn, not in spring 2026 as initially considered. Zaia, ineligible for reelection, expressed disappointment, as he would have liked to inaugurate the Olympics. The political landscape is uncertain, with the center-right debating leadership and the center-left struggling to find a candidate. Potential successors to Zaia include Adolfo Urso, Luca De Carlo, and Elena Donazzan.