The gates of Fonderie Pisano will remain barred. The first section of the Campania Regional Administrative Court (TAR), Salerno branch, has rejected the precautionary petition filed by the lawyers of the Via dei Greci company, effectively confirming the halt to production activities in the Fratte neighborhood. The owners sought the annulment of the Campania Regional Executive Decree of March 25, which rejected the project to comply with the BAT Conclusion regulations, thereby simultaneously expiring the Integrated Environmental Authorization.
The administrative judges, meeting in chambers after this morning's hearing, clarified their position in an order that places the protection of the territory at its core. The reasoning for the order clearly states that "the conditions for granting the precautionary measure are not met, since, in balancing the conflicting interests, the obligation of the competent authorities to adopt the necessary measures to protect the population from the harmful effects of prolonged exposure to pollutants must be taken into account." This is a crucial point, which expressly recalls what is "established in the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights of May 6, 2025."
Tension was palpable from the early hours of the morning, when plant workers gathered in front of the courthouse. Holding a banner reading "The truth to the TAR: justice, not haste!", the workers expressed their concerns for their future employment, demanding guarantees and a clear timeline for defending their jobs. However, the panel of judges deemed the right to public health to take precedence over the defense's concerns for business continuity.
Today's ruling marks a new, extremely difficult chapter in a decades-long legal and environmental case that has been dragging on amid controversy, expert reports, and civil battles by residents. For Fonderie Pisano, following the Salerno magistrates' rejection of the suspension, the road to reopening becomes increasingly arduous, leaving open the big question mark over whether the industrial site will be converted or whether production in the Irno Valley will be definitively abandoned.
In short
The gates of the Pisano Foundries will remain closed.
- The first section of the Campania Regional Administrative Court (TAR), Salerno branch, has rejected the precautionary request presented by the company's lawyers…
- The owners were seeking the annulment of the Campania Region's executive decree of March 25, a document by which Palazzo…
- The administrative judges, meeting in chambers after this morning's hearing, clarified their position in an order...
Key questions
What is the main point of the news?
The gates of the Pisano Foundries will remain closed.
Why is this news relevant?
The first section of the Campania Regional Administrative Court (TAR), Salerno branch, has rejected the precautionary request presented by the company's lawyers…
Which detail helps us understand the case better?
The owners were seeking the annulment of the Campania Region's executive decree of March 25, which Palazzo Santa Lucia had rejected…
I don't question the health needs, on the contrary, but the historical situation of the foundries is complex and structural solutions are needed; we need to coordinate institutions, businesses, and communities; otherwise we risk depopulation of the neighborhood and lasting social and economic damage.
I understand both needs; public health is a priority, however, workers deserve guarantees and clear paths, but there is a lack of dialogue, and time is extorted; we need a redevelopment and retraining plan, with economic measures for those who lose their jobs, not just judicial orders.
The TAR ruling appears to focus primarily on health, but many questions remain about how the workers and the site's redevelopment will be managed; the plan is unclear, no timeline is certain, and the authorities appear to lack a shared vision.
The ruling seems fair but also complex. The health issue is understandable, yet workers are worried about their jobs and their families. Concrete, timely solutions are needed, but everything seems slow, confusing, and without guarantees. Citizenship remains uncertain, and there is hope for real alternatives.