Carmelo Caruso

According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), “it was a delicate moment, but not everyone realised it”. The story of a country that gets hung up on the length of skirts yet remains in breach of the rules by a decimal point

The leader of Futuro Nazionale: “They call me a Zionist and a servant of Israel – they need to make up their minds.” And on relations with the opposition: “Contacts with the M5S. Dialogue with everyone.”

In Pontida, he announces a sham congress to be decided by a show of hands. Romeo and Fontana are now the only ones left to challenge him.

Activists cheer on the Lombardy secretary, while Lazio supporters respond by backing the secretary; a brawl breaks out. Brief speeches are delivered on stage. The day begins with a tribute to Bossi

Pontida kicks off with the young people, but it’s a sombre gathering. Salvini rejects the rebels’ demands and attacks the newspapers and bankers. Romeo: “The people will decide.” Toccalini, secretary of the Lega youth wing, steps down

The chief of staff to the Minister for Tourism has been approached by the new chairman of the AGCM, Saverio Valentino, who would like her to serve as secretary-general of the independent authority. However, in addition to being a celebrity agent, Mazzi is now also a guardian of chiefs of staff.

Meloni is biding her time, Fazzolari is keeping an eye on the French presidential elections, and Tajani is trying to sort out the positions before the end of the parliamentary term. Amidst ambitions and fears regarding the next government, there are already those at the Farnesina who are packing their boxes   

The Deputy Prime Minister, formerly the leader of the moderates, now speaks like a staunch supporter of the Gd. He is critical of the Minister for Public Administration: “Anyone who plots against the party is a deserter”. Give us back the old Tony

Mattarella’s adviser speaks out: “We need to know what the Prime Minister wants. The Quirinale doesn’t make the decisions; it can only take note.” And on von der Leyen’s speech: “of the very highest standard”