Maria Carla Sicilia

The union’s general secretary defends the government’s ‘drilling ban lifting’ decree: “Increasing extraction is essential at an exceptional time like this.” She proposes pressing ahead with the sale of gas at a capped price to energy-intensive businesses

The government is speeding up the authorisation process for mining operations and, in the event of regional inaction, is also considering appointing a commissioner. Trade unions, the Five Star Movement and the Democratic Party in Basilicata are protesting, whilst the national Democratic Party is calling for more resources for the region. The decree is currently being debated in the Senate.

With the deadline approaching, the government is leaning towards a new across-the-board cut in excise duties whilst awaiting the finalisation of targeted measures: there is no political agreement yet on who will benefit or how the costs will be covered. Over the last six months, blanket subsidies for diesel and petrol have cost 2 billion and 74.5 million euros

Increasing the energy supply whilst also speeding up the authorisation process for green energy plants: this is the request from Viale dell’Astronomia, which is pressing for a technical expert. “Cingolani? It is not for us to comment on specific candidates,” says Vice-President Aurelio Regina. The minister’s doubts as he rejects any speculation

“For thirty years we have regarded adaptation as a compromise, but the heat is already our reality.” From urban reforestation to district cooling, the architect and urban planner explains how to rethink cities designed for a different climate

A new pattern is emerging from the arrests in Modena, Florence, Reggio Emilia and Bologna: young people radicalised online, individual micro-pathways and cross-fertilisation between different terrorist ideologies. “Today, the problem is speed rather than structure,” says analyst Daniele Garofalo