The leader of the Fratelli d’Italia group in the Senate has opened up the possibility of early elections, just one day after Meloni had said she would ‘see it through to the end’. And indeed, she later clarified her position: ‘The parliamentary term will run its course’. Today, the government called for a vote of confidence on the electoral bill. Signs that a vote may well be brought forward

During the executive committee meeting, the secretary of the PD spoke about relations with allies but made no comment on the proposal for a two-round voting system or on the possible candidacy of the former mayor of Bergamo. Malpezzi: “A two-round system allows for a broader consensus.” Zampa: “This way, the party confines itself to a narrow scope.” The group abstained from voting on the report, which was approved unanimously.

The secretary responds to the “fanciful speculations” of recent days: “We’ll be ready as early as tomorrow. The programme is being drawn up with the whole coalition.” And she replies to Conte and his allies: “We are the leading party because we’ve earned it. Generous, yes; naive, no.” But she sidesteps the issue of Ukraine. The report was approved unanimously, but the reformists abstained.

The leader of the Five Star Movement takes his allies to task: “There was no willingness to consider a third candidate, so we are now facing a leadership contest. Will it be divisive? That depends on us.” Baldino proposes Bersani as a unifying figure. Meanwhile, the former prime minister also says “no” to Bettini’s proposal to send weapons to Kyiv solely for defensive purposes.

The meeting between the comedian and Musk’s representative in Italy at the Hotel Forum lasted more than two hours. Also present were former MPs Lanutti, Bella and Carabetta.

The employment tribunal judge has reserved judgement on the urgent appeal lodged by the former presenter of "Report", who left with his security detail after the hearing without commenting. Rai’s director of in-depth reporting, Corsini, was also present. 

During his international mission to New York, the Foreign Secretary strikes a ‘pact’ with political forces from both the majority and the opposition to back the former Minister of Agriculture’s candidacy as the new head of the United Nations. Meanwhile, his chances are looking increasingly likely: the latest endorsement comes from India.

Progetto Civico Italia will meet in Rome on 24, 25 and 26 October to present its electoral platform. “We are ready to collect signatures; we are not concerned with parliamentary representation. Stop linking us to Conte – we are different. Renzi? He’s part of the broad coalition, but we are something new.”