Meeting between Lo Russo and Filosa on Mirafiori on 9 October 2026

On 9 October 2026, the Mayor of Turin Stefano Lo Russo met Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa at Palazzo Civico. The meeting dealt with the situation of the European automotive industry, the main issues being discussed within the institutions of the European Union, and their impact on the sector's competitiveness, on investment and on employment [1][2].

The topics of the meeting

At the centre of the discussion were the prospects for the Mirafiori plant. Lo Russo set out the need to ensure continuity in the investment strategy for the site, to increase production volumes and to broaden the range of vehicles produced by adding new models alongside the Fiat 500 [1]. The mayor welcomed the trend in gearbox production at Mirafiori, describing it as an important piece for the site, while stressing the need to also strengthen vehicle production, since volumes and diversification are considered decisive for the solidity of investments and the protection of employment [2].

Requests to the government

Lo Russo called for greater decisiveness on the part of the Italian government in tackling the automotive crisis, with measures to reduce energy costs, tax breaks and grants, including non-repayable ones, to support productive investment, innovation and the creation of stable jobs. The requests also included effective investment incentive tools and simplified procedures to attract new businesses and strengthen existing ones [1][2].

Turin's automotive system

During the discussion, Lo Russo recalled the value of Turin's entire automotive system, from the quality of the supply chain to the engineering, design, research and development hubs, describing it as a heritage of industrial and technological capabilities to be preserved and enhanced as the sector undergoes transformation. The mayor reiterated the city administration's commitment to continuing talks with the company, with local stakeholders and with the government for the city's productive future [1][2].

Sources

TorinoClick — 9 October 2026
ANSA Piemonte — 9 October 2026

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