Luca Roberto

At the latest Council of Ministers meeting, the government approved legislation to appoint energy commissioners. This move is also seen as a possibility in relation to the renewables dossier. And Cingolani is not the only name being mentioned (he has reservations about the structure).

The Council of Ministers has approved yet another extension (the fifteenth) to the excise duty cut: “But it’s not enough,” admits the Prime Minister. Legislation to speed up hydrocarbon extraction in Italy. Confindustria’s concerns over the lengthy delays (and the prospect of an early general election).

Even the rally organised to oppose the bill is split, with chants and flags in support of terrorism. Ascari (M5S): “I didn’t see them.” Meloni and the government’s embarrassment over the settlers

Changes to the electoral law have been left to the final round of negotiations before the plenary session. Meanwhile, Salvini and Tajani continue to bicker over the tax on banks’ windfall profits. And there is still no agreement on excise duties either.

The Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and member of the Azzurri: “In Campania we risk doing ourselves harm; let’s put our differences on hold. In the cities we’re wasting time choosing candidates; enough of these idle chats over dinner at La Russa’s. Me in Sicily? I’m always available.”

Support for Ukraine takes a back seat to the celebrations over Meloni’s record. And the decree due at the end of the summer is still being finalised. Tajani’s awkward moments at European summits

The deputy prime ministers will not be attending the celebration marking the government’s record-breaking tenure (at least not in person, though they may join via video link): the League member has opted for a League event in Tuscany. A sign of growing impatience within the majority

The Prime Minister intends to extend the simplifications, partly in response to requests from Zaia, Fontana & Co. Meanwhile, the Lega secretary has been excluded from the celebrations in Lombardy.