Valterio Paolucci Elected President of ANP–CIA Abruzzo

PESCARA, Italy – Valterio Paolucci has been elected as the new president of ANP–CIA Abruzzo, the association representing pensioners from CIA Agricoltori Italiani. The election took place during the IX Regional Elective Assembly held at the Aurum in Pescara on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, according to reports from Laquilablog.it and Abruzzolive.it.

Transition of Leadership

Paolucci succeeds Giuseppe De Blasiis, who served as president for four years. The assembly marked a shift in leadership for the organization, which advocates for the rights and needs of agricultural pensioners in the Abruzzo region. Notiziedabruzzo.it reported on the change in leadership.

Focus on Social Pact and Key Issues

The IX Regional Elective Assembly centered around the theme “A new social pact for pensions, health, internal areas and active aging,” as highlighted by CIA Abruzzo. Discussions focused on critical issues facing pensioners, including pension security, healthcare access and the challenges faced by those living in inland areas.

Key Speakers and Discussions

During the assembly, outgoing president Giuseppe De Blasiis reviewed the organization’s activities from 2022-2026. Nicola Sichetti, the regional president of CIA Abruzzo, and Matteo Valentino, the national vice president of ANP–CIA, also participated. Specific attention was given to improving healthcare access in inland areas, with a presentation by Felice Mucilli, director of the Complex Operational Unit of General and Thoracic Surgical Clinic at the “G. D’Annunzio” University. Gianna Paola Di Virgilio, president of Auser Abruzzo ODV APS, addressed the issue of social isolation among the elderly.

Paolucci’s Priorities

In his programmatic address, President Paolucci emphasized the importance of protecting pensioners’ purchasing power and strengthening the public healthcare system, particularly in inland areas. He also highlighted the value of active aging and the role of seniors in local communities, as reported by Notiziedabruzzo.it.

The assembly concluded with the renewal of the regional governing bodies.