in cdmMeloni’s barrel. Excise duty discount extended (thanks to Eni). Giorgetti: Italy’s deficit will remain below three per centThe government is extending the 17-cent discount on petrol for a further ten days, thanks to 130 million advanced by the energy companies (ask Descalzi). There is optimism within the government regarding the Istat estimates: and Salvini is already calling for an ultra-expansionary budgetbyCarmelo Caruso27 AUG 26
in the wide fieldSchlein’s plasters. The primaries are now the wound. Bonelli: “Let’s put forward a relative of a victim from Bologna as a candidate.” Conte the “generous one”On the left now, in order to avoid the ‘gazebos’, they are hoping that the new electoral law will not be passed: “Fontana, Romeo, Zaia and Fedriga will not give up the single-member constituencies”. Meanwhile, other suggestions for third-party candidates are emergingbyCarmelo Caruso27 AUG 26
The Ranucci-Lavitola caseRai and the exclusive offer to Ranucci. If he refuses, there is a possibility of dismissalThe Rai director-general is considering a proposal agreed with Ranucci for him to step down as editor-in-chief of Report. Ranucci hits back: “They’re looking for ways to get rid of me.” A return to the role of editor-in-chief and the risk of a legal disputebyCarmelo Caruso26 AUG 26
the storyBack at the Lavitola Bistrot: a full house, music by Venditti, “Ci vorrebbe un amico” – and there’s already a replacement (before Ranucci on Report)Carmine is now serving the dishes of shelled clams; the Cefalù Bistrot remains open and, in the dining room, to the tune of Antonello Venditti, guests are now looking for Antonio. The other police raid: “Were they looking for evidence? Not at all – they were just issuing fines for double-parking.”byCarmelo Caruso26 AUG 26
TV and politicsMentana and his return to Rai. Meloni’s support and the link to the reformThe Prime Minister would like to see the journalist join the public service broadcaster: it would restore the organisation’s prestige following the Ranucci-Lavitola affair. For the presenter, it would mark a return to the television station where he started outbyCarmelo Caruso26 AUG 26
fidelity testSalvini is back on the offensive against the banks but remains silent on the LegaThe Deputy Prime Minister has chosen his catchphrase for the summer, whilst the regional governors are drafting a document. Now everything depends on Giorgetti’s ‘decision’byCarmelo Caruso15 AUG 26
Sigfrido’s movesRanucci’s mobile phone: chats as an alleged secret weaponThe presenter accuses politicians of calling for his replacement. So he refuses to leave "Report", hits back, and threatens to release his archive. The affair risks backfiring on Rai’s chief executive Giampaolo RossibyCarmelo Caruso15 AUG 26
The Secretary’s ArkSalvini wants to save twenty of his loyalists, sparking a race to see who is the most loyal. Fontana prepares a new offensiveThe secretary is due to speak on 14 August at La Versiliana, but a united response from the regional governors is being prepared immediately afterwards, as they have realised that the leader is targeting the inner circle. And among the staunch Salvini supporters are Paganella, Toccalini, Crippa and, of course, Calderoli and GiorgettibyCarmelo Caruso13 AUG 26
Italian errorThe first to express outrage at Ranucci should be his bodyguardsLavitola has confessed: “The attack was for his own good”. As if protection were a majority bonusbyCarmelo Caruso13 AUG 26
the new courseThe future of Report: the Nerazzini proposal or no presenter at allRanucci’s departure is essential to safeguard the programme and his entire team, but it may not happen of its own accord. The Rai Ethics Committee appears to be leaning towards internal candidates for the replacementbyCarmelo Caruso12 AUG 26