Former Court of Auditors President Miele Resigns from CSM Auditors Role

Tommaso Miele, the former additional president of the Court of Auditors, has stepped down from his position as president of the board of auditors for Italy's Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM). This resignation comes as Miele is reportedly under investigation in connection with the controversial Strait of Messina bridge project.

Sources within the CSM confirmed Miele's resignation. He had been appointed to the CSM role for the 2025-2028 term, initially serving on a voluntary basis. However, in March of this year, the CSM plenum approved an annual gross compensation of €27,000 for the position.

The investigation into the Strait of Messina bridge project has cast a shadow over Miele's public service career, leading to this significant departure from his role within the judicial oversight body. The details of the investigation and its potential impact on Miele's future remain subjects of ongoing reporting.