MEP Matteo Ricci (S&D) has asked the European Commission to clarify what steps it has taken to help Italy respond to a major landslide in Petacciato, Campobasso Province, which has severed key transport links along the Adriatic coast and risks isolating four regions. The question, submitted on 9 April 2026, highlights the threat to the Baltic-Adriatic TEN-T corridor and seeks concrete action to reopen roads and railways, as well as potential EU funding for reconstruction.
Question targets emergency response and long-term infrastructure Ricci's parliamentary question (P-001456/2026) asks whether the Commission has contacted Italian authorities about the landslide, which on 7 April forced the closure of sections of the A14 motorway and National Road 16 (SS16 Adriatica) and suspended rail services between Abruzzo and Molise. The MEP warns that the disruption could cut off the Marche, Abruzzo, Molise and Apulia regions, causing severe economic damage to logistics and public services.
first, whether Italy has requested activation of the European Solidarity Fund; second, what the Commission will do to ensure rapid reopening of transport lines and keep operators informed; and third, what EU instruments could support infrastructure projects not covered by emergency measures, such as rebuilding the bridge over the River Trigno on the SS16.
EU solidarity and TEN-T resilience Ricci's intervention pushes for a stronger EU role in both emergency response and long-term infrastructure resilience, particularly for the Baltic-Adriatic Corridor. The question implies that the Commission should proactively coordinate with national authorities and mobilise financial tools beyond the Solidarity Fund. It also signals concern that repeated disruptions could undermine the corridor's reliability for logistics operators.
Expected follow-up The Commission is required to reply within approximately six weeks. Its answer will indicate whether it has engaged with Italy, what funding mechanisms it considers applicable, and whether it views the landslide as a test case for TEN-T contingency planning. The response could set a precedent for EU support in similar disasters affecting core network corridors.
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