Milan's Urban Development: Mayor Sala Defies Calls to Resign Amid Corruption Probe

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala refuses to resign amid a corruption probe into the city's urban development. The investigation targets over 70 individuals, alleging bribery to expedite permits and approvals. While Sala maintains his innocence, the city's top urban development official resigned, denying any wrongdoing.

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala, faced with a sweeping corruption probe, has announced he will not resign. The investigation scrutinizes the city's expansive urban development over the past two decades, which has drastically altered its skyline and neighborhoods.

The probe, launched by Milan prosecutors, targets over 70 individuals, including Sala, accusing them of accepting bribes to facilitate project approvals illegally. The investigation has resulted in the resignation of Giancarlo Tancredi, Milan's top urban development official, who denies any misconduct.

Despite calls for resignation, Sala, a member of the Democratic Party, remains resolute, emphasizing his dedication to Milan's progress and reaffirming the importance of ongoing projects like the future of the San Siro stadium.

(With inputs from agencies.)