Officina 99, after the intervention of the Carabinieri, the possibility of eviction returns.

In Naples, eviction plans are resurfacing for Officina 99, a historic social center on Via Gianturco that has been open since 1991. In recent days, the Carabinieri sent a formal report to Palazzo San Giacomo asking them to consider forced closure or eviction of the facility, which they believe to be illegally occupied and lacks the necessary permits to serve drinks and hold events open to the public.

The incident stems from an intervention on the night of December 14, when a man fell ill during a music event inside the venue. Emergency medical services, supported by the Carabinieri, responded to the scene and found numerous people present and identified some of the organizers. Subsequent investigations led the Municipality to confirm the unauthorized occupation of the property and the lack of proper permits.

Based on these findings, the Carabinieri informed the judicial authorities and requested an assessment from Mayor Gaetano Manfredi, highlighting potential issues related to public safety, overcrowding, and the consumption of alcohol or drugs during unauthorized events. Palazzo San Giacomo, however, has reportedly issued a clear position: there is currently no political will to proceed with the eviction.

The Officina 99 case is part of a broader scenario that, in recent months, has seen several historic social centers facing eviction or evacuation orders. In Milan, the Leoncavallo Center has been evicted, while in Turin, the Askatasuna Center has been closed. These decisions were made in cities governed by the center-left, but within a national political context that has pushed local governments away from direct intervention.

Officina 99 responded to the police's reconstruction, rejecting the idea that the incident constitutes a public order issue. In a statement, the social center emphasized that the emergency services' intervention was requested by the event organizers themselves, calling it an act of responsibility. It also asserted over thirty years of cultural, musical, and social activities in an area of ​​the city devoid of public gathering spaces and disputed the application of different criteria to private venues or large events.

According to Officina 99, the call for security represents a political choice within a broader cycle of evictions and repressive measures against self-managed social groups. The text calls on the City of Naples to take a clear stance on the city model it should pursue. Currently, no eviction orders are in place, and the matter remains open.