“That a party like his could reach 10 per cent baffles me,” says the former Chief of Staff of the Air Force. “With the general, there is a risk of ungovernability. Forming a government with him, in my view, is unthinkable for any political party.”

After years of battles, the former governor has won a delicate victory: the majority of the Lega and the opposition voted in favour, whilst FdI councillors voted against and those from Forza Italia abstained. Cappato and civil rights activists are celebrating: “A decision that respects the freedoms of those who are suffering”. This is the first time in a region led by the centre-right

The stadium is due to open in a year’s time and replace the old Penzo stadium in two years’ time: it promises to be a flagship venue in an Italy lacking in sports infrastructure. It is a pity, however, that it will be too small to host the European Championships

“We must rediscover our identity by returning to being the trade union of the region,” says the Carroccio group leader in the Senate. “The party’s grassroots are calling for renewal and a collective change of direction: to let them down would be a problem for everyone”

Schlein and the PS are calling for tighter fiscal controls on the oil giants, saying enough is enough with stopgap measures. “But this is a stopgap measure,” retorts the Confindustria representative. “What about nuclear power, then? Our businesses need to regain their energy competitiveness”

It is high time Italy began to discover this sport, given that the national team finished second at the World Championships in this category, thereby securing their place at the 2028 Los Angeles Games well in advance

“Switching domestic heating to the electricity grid would cost 10 billion a year. Meanwhile, in Italy, almost one in two boilers needs replacing: total wastage would be reduced by 15–20 per cent. And so would the demand for gas,” explains the president of the heating system manufacturers’ association. “This is a political issue and must be addressed”

The two new executives have been overseeing the club’s strategic reorganisation, from rebranding to the sponsorship package. However, there have been few changes to the squad so far, and between now and 1 September, it is reasonable to expect more than a few high-profile signings

“Our coalition cannot shirk its commitment to due process, must stop mocking those involved in politics and must not give credence to demagogues on the airwaves,” says the Renzi-aligned senator

Mayors, councillors, provincial representatives. Following the meeting in Via Bellerio, activists continue to raise the stakes in their opposition to the secretary: “We have long been ignored; today we can no longer be ignored. If we fall below 5 per cent, the party will die.”