Luca Roberto

The 70th edition of the festival will take place from 10 to 24 October. Interview with the director as she steps down: “My aim is to open up the Biennale to a more intergenerational audience. Over the years, I have sought to foster relationships with those who care deeply about Venice in a more vibrant, underground way. It’s not just about tourism.”

Many fear political traps regarding the Stabilicum. Work therefore continues to prepare for the general election. Ronzulli on Forza Italia’s leadership: “We’re at a standstill; we need a change of direction.” And Reggio Calabria will be the first test for Vannacci

Spending margins are being tightened, and this could affect the economic measures promised by the Prime Minister to appease the regional presidents in the north (and Confindustria).

The Deputy Prime Minister has apologised, but the ruling coalition fears this will not be enough to quell the revolt among female Forza Italia MPs (who had helped scupper the preferential voting system in the Chamber of Deputies). Meloni: “Without a vote of confidence, we’re out of a job.”

The same delegates, “but it won’t be a sham congress. I hope someone else stands as a candidate,” the secretary said in his defence at the end of the Lega’s Federal Congress. Zaia and Fedriga were absent with valid reasons.

The Prime Minister wants to press ahead with the cap on foreign students and the burqa ban, but a warning to the contrary has come from the Quirinale. FdI will resubmit its draft bill (similar to that of the Lega). Measures are also being considered regarding security and self-defence. The strategy of indifference towards Vannacci

The Prime Minister at the Gioventù Nazionale rally in Rome: “A regulation on the maximum number of foreign pupils per class will be introduced in the Council of Ministers.” On the PD secretary: “Say something true when you criticise us; I’ll pass it to you under the table.” And on the car tax exemption: “But how dare those who botched the Superbonus have the nerve to criticise us?”

Confirmations and new appointments: Meloni’s supporters are working on party teams and electoral lists. Speculation at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Labour. Meanwhile, there could be former administrators in Parliament.