ItalyWorkers at Menarini’s factory in Flumeri, Avellino, are staging a protest after months of partial unemployment due to lack of orders for buses. The workers accuse both the government and local authorities of failing to support the industry, despite promises of intervention. They highlight that Menarini, controlled by the Seri Industrial group, has chosen not to produce extraurban buses and school buses, which could boost production. The situation is worsened by a stagnant market, with fewer vehicle registrations in Italy and low domestic sales of buses produced at Flumeri. Experts note that while significant public funds are available for public transportation renewal, delays in tender announcements and lack of local content prioritization hinder progress. The issue involves complex EU rules and national procurement laws that sometimes allow foreign companies to dominate.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the issue as a failure of government and public institutions to support local industry, emphasizing the lack of action despite promises. It highlights the impact on workers and suggests systemic issues in public funding allocation and procurement policies. While it does not overt,
