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Born in Italy · Nationality Italian — Politics / institutions
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “'Razza bianca': immigration speech about 'disappearance' of white race” and “Protective gowns/PPE affair: contract with brother-in-law's company, fraud investigation followed by dismissal”.
Profile No. 0926 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2026-07
In July 2026, Fratelli d'Italia regional ministers walked out of a Lombardy cabinet meeting during discussions on healthcare and relations with minister Guido Bertolaso, exposing tensions within Fontana's majority.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
2020–2023
Fontana was among those targeted by the investigation into management of the first COVID wave in Val Seriana, particularly the failure to establish a red zone promptly in Alzano and Nembro.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
2020–2022
During the pandemic, Lombardy's purchasing agency ordered approximately 513 000 euros in protective gowns and equipment from Dama spa, controlled by Fontana's brother-in-law and 10 % owned by his wife. When the conflict of interest became public, the supply was converted into a donation, and Fontana attempted to pay his brother-in-law 250 000 euros.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
2015–2022
The protective gowns affair revealed a Swiss account holding 5,3 million euros, regularised in 2015 through voluntary disclosure. Prosecutors investigated whether part of the capital might represent proceeds of tax evasion and examined the regularisation.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
2021-03
Lombardy's vaccination booking system experienced repeated errors, with underused or overcrowded centres and problematic appointments. Fontana called for the resignation of the board of regional company ARIA.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
2020–2021
During the pandemic, Fontana and national authorities repeatedly blamed each other for decisions on red zones, closures and equipment availability, fuelling intense political conflict over Lombardy's response.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
2020
The regional decision allowing certain nursing homes to admit COVID patients was strongly contested during the first wave, when mortality in Lombardy nursing homes was extremely high.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
2018-01
During the Lombardy regional campaign, Fontana stated that the 'razza bianca' and Italian society risked being erased by uncontrolled immigration, causing a national scandal.
Last verified: 2 September 2026
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