Salvatore Lauricella

Salvatore Lauricella was a notable Italian politician and member of the Italian Socialist Party (PSI), known for his influential role in Sicilian politics during the 1980s. He served as vice of Bettino Craxi and is remembered for his decision to resign from parliament to pursue regional politics, famously stating that it is better to be first in local governance than second on a national level. His actions and political philosophy have had a lasting impact on the regional political landscape in Italy.