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Paweł Samecki Commissioner for Regional Policy

EU funds provide major support to fight against organised crime in Italy, particularly in southern regions. The funds are being invested in redeveloping seized Mafia properties, transforming confiscated assets into new businesses and creating new jobs. This support is crucial in eradicating organised crime and promoting economic development in affected areas.

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Paweł Samecki Commissioner for Regional Policy

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  1. Paweł SameckiCommissioner for Regional Policy Major support from EU funds helps fight against organised crime in Italy

  2. Organised crime in southern Italy: a massive challenge • exerts huge control over economic life • major obstacle to economic development • crucial to support Italian efforts to eradicate organised crime

  3. Support from EU funds 2007-2013 • EU cohesion policy is investing €64 million (European Regional Development Fund-ERDF) on projects to re-develop seized Mafia property 2000-2006 • Initial pilot project worth €11 million (ERDF) for conversion of 50 former Mafia properties

  4. EU backing for success • confiscated assets transformed into educational, social, tourism and legal business ventures • creating new jobs, especially for young people • providing hope in areas blighted by high unemployment and criminality

  5. Antonio Maruccia Special Commissioner for managing properties seized from criminal organisations

  6. Nicola Izzo Head of Managing Authority for ‘Security for Development' 1st Deputy Head of Italian Police

  7. Lucio GuarinoDirector of the Development and Legality Association Projects in Palermo and Corleone, Sicily

  8. Portella della Ginestra, Palermo Seized from Bernardo Brusca Investment: €404,260 (ERDF: 50%)

  9. Giardino della memoria, Palermo Seized from Giovanni BruscaInvestment: €931,000 (ERDF: 50%)

  10. Terre di CorleoneSeized from Salvatore RiinaInvestment: €606,292 (ERDF: 50%)

  11. CentopassiWinery, PalermoSeized from Giovanni GenoveseInvestment: €426,000 (ERDF: 50%)

  12. Giovanni AllucciManaging Director ofAgrorinasce  Projects in Campania

  13. Legality Park, Casal di PrincipeSeized from Francesco Schiavone (Casalesi clan)Investment: €540,000 (ERDF: 50%)

  14. San MarcellinoYouth CentreSeized from Giorgio Marano Investment: €516,000 (ERDF: 50%)

  15. Paweł SameckiCommissioner for Regional Policy Major support from EU funds helps fight against organised crime in Italy

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