Contentious Vote Follows ⁤Lengthy Debate

after nearly 12 hours of debate,⁤ the ‍Milan City Council approved the resolution to sell the ⁤San Siro ‌stadium – also known⁤ as Meazza – to football​ clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan. The vote, held late into the ⁢night, passed with 24 votes ⁢in favor, 20 against, and no abstentions. The decision paves the way for the construction of a new stadium and the ​demolition of the historic San Siro.

Financial Details of the Agreement

The Municipality of Milan will sell the Meazza stadium ​and surrounding areas to the clubs for a total of €197 million.⁤ This sale is intended to fund the development of a new‍ stadium facility.The agreement has been met with significant debate‌ and scrutiny.

Divisions Within the Council

The approval was secured by the votes of the center-left ​majority. However,⁤ seven council members from the majority coalition voted against the resolution, joining opposition members from the League, ⁢Brothers of Italy, and We Moderates, and also one Forza Italia councilor. Notably, Forza Italia largely abstained from⁤ the⁣ vote, with the exception​ of Alessandro De Chirico, who opposed the ⁢sale.

Two council members did not participate in the⁤ vote:‍ Marco⁣ Fumagalli, the group leader ⁢for mayor ⁢Beppe Sala, who announced his intention to resign, and Manfedi Palmeri of‍ the center-right opposition. A total of 239 amendments were proposed, but only 25​ were discussed.

Key Turning Point and Amendment Process

A pivotal moment occurred at 3:00 AM when a “cutting amendment” was approved. This ⁤amendment⁤ effectively nullified all previously submitted amendments, streamlining the process toward a final vote. following the amendment’s ‍approval, council members made statements before ⁤the resolution itself was approved.