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Mario Calabresi resigns from Chora Media and prepares candidacy for Milan mayor

Former director of Repubblica and La Stampa, Mario Calabresi, leaves Chora Media and announces his electoral run for Palazzo Marino.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Mario Calabresi has announced his resignation from Chora Media, the podcast company he founded. The decision coincides with his intention to run for mayor of Milan. According to information released by several outlets, including Corriere and HuffPost, the journalist is set to officially announce his candidacy for Palazzo Marino.

Calabresi communicated his desire to embark on a 'new and different personal journey' through a message on social media. This statement confirmed rumors that had emerged in recent hours regarding his intention to run for mayor.

Previously, Calabresi held significant positions as director of Repubblica and La Stampa, making his candidacy particularly noteworthy in the Milanese political context.

In addition to his role at Chora Media, he has also resigned from the presidency of the Be Water Content group, thus emphasizing his commitment to focus more on his electoral campaign.

The official announcement of his candidacy is expected during the Festa dell'Unità in Milan, where Calabresi will further present his plans for the city. Details on how he intends to tackle this new challenge will be provided later.

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