The coastal town of Spotorno in Italy’s Liguria region has come under political scrutiny after it was left out of a series of urban security agreements signed between municipalities and the local prefecture.

The agreements are intended to strengthen public safety measures and can help municipalities access national funding for projects such as video surveillance systems.

According to local opposition councillors, 11 municipalities in the province have signed the security pacts with the prefecture, but Spotorno was not among them. The omission has prompted questions about whether the town submitted an application or prepared a project for the available funding.

The issue has attracted particular attention because Spotorno is a popular tourist destination. Its population and traffic can increase significantly during the summer season, creating additional demands on local authorities responsible for public safety and management of public spaces.

Italy has allocated €19 million for urban security initiatives in 2026, with individual projects potentially eligible for funding of up to €250,000. Such resources can be used to strengthen surveillance and other measures aimed at preventing widespread and property-related crime.

Opposition representatives have questioned the municipal administration over its approach and asked whether an application was submitted, whether an agreement was updated or signed, and who made the decision regarding participation.

The debate comes amid wider discussions in Spotorno about security, public-area management, tourism-related pressure and the need for stronger monitoring during periods of high visitor numbers.

Supporters of the security agreements argue that access to national funding can provide municipalities with additional resources to improve surveillance infrastructure without relying entirely on local budgets.

The controversy has therefore shifted attention toward how smaller tourist municipalities can make use of available national programmes to address local security concerns.

The municipal administration’s position and any further explanation regarding Spotorno’s absence from the agreements are expected to remain part of the local political discussion.

For residents and businesses, the debate is closely connected to the broader question of how the town can maintain public safety while managing the seasonal increase in visitors.