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Artist's impression of Messina Strait bridge project. Stretto di Messina - Original publication: Stretto di Messina Immediate source: Video e foto del Ponte legal rejection

Audit Court gives legal reasons for Messina Bridge rejection

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Audit Court has released its detailed explanation for rejecting the government’s plan to build a suspension bridge across the Messina Strait.

Salvini: Government will address Messina Bridge issues

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said the government will address the Strait of Messina bridge issues that led the Audit Court to block approval on Wednesday.

webuild visualisation of Messina Strait bridge

Webuild Starts Recruitment for Messina Strait Bridge Project

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Contractor Webuild began recruiting staff on Friday for the construction of the Messina Strait Bridge, set to be the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking Sicily to mainland Italy.

Italy rules out using NATO funds for Messina bridge

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government has made it clear that NATO funds will not finance the €13.5 billion project to build a bridge across the Strait of Messina connecting Sicily to the mainland.

Salvini at Messina Strait Bridge presentation. The CGIL is calling on the EC to block the Messina Bridge project. The project received final governmental approval on 6th August 2025

Strait of Messina Bridge approval received

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s controversial plan to build a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland cleared its final hurdle on Wednesday, as the government’s €13.5-billion project received definitive approval from the CIPESS economic planning committee.

Messina Bridge project set for final approval this week

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s long-debated plan to build the Messina bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland will receive final approval on Wednesday, Transport Minister Matteo Salvini confirmed.

Union urges EU to block Messina Bridge Plan

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s largest trade union, CGIL, has asked the European Commission to block the Messina Bridge project. In a letter to Commissioner Jessika Roswall, CGIL said the Italian government’s approval process ignored key environmental and legal standards.