Ruggiero Montenegro

The former minister has spoken out against the “crisis responses” of the government and the EU. “Suspending the treaty could lead to outcomes contrary to those hoped for. What is needed now is a genuine pact between the EU and Africa, one that does not leave us vulnerable to blackmail by individual countries and criminal organisations, as happened in Morocco”

The governor of Lazio says he feels “offended and hurt, as a native of Lazio”. He is calling for “clarity for the future”. And Storace, a long-standing figure on the right, warns the majority: “If, on top of the trouble Lotito is causing, they want a wealth tax, they can do whatever they like” 

Fratoianni and Bonelli are backing the leader of the British radical left. He will be the international guest at the event scheduled to take place in Rome in September. Francesca Albanese is also among the guests

The Under-Secretary of State for Defence sets out the government’s approach: “We must adapt to the threats posed by hybrid warfare. The request to the EU? Less than half of the 14.9 billion. Parliament will decide.”

No fireworks or fanfare. The party leader in the Senate outlines the League’s priorities: “Security, infrastructure and SMEs”. Meanwhile, the north is once again grumbling about Salvini’s line (who is celebrating the party’s successes in Lecce)

Tajani secures European loans for arms. The Minister for Public Administration: “It is a technical and financial matter. We can no longer rely on the United States.” The Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies: “It would be a positive move”

The Democratic Party leader acts as a bridge between the two leaders of the broad coalition, sidelining coalition builders and guarantors. Di Battista’s petition to halt public funding for newspapers fails to gather enough signatures, but the former Five Star Movement member collects over 300,000 signatures, which raise questions for the Five Star Movement and the Democratic Party

The secretary is "firmly" pro-Kyiv. The reformists are jubilant, but many in the opposition are aligning themselves with the M5S line. Meanwhile, Boldrini, together with Licheri, presents a report opposing military spending: "A threat to democracy". The M5S vice-president: "A summary of foreign policy? Just read the Constitution" 

“The leader of the M5S is stirring things up; he’s eating away at the PD. But the PD secretary remains silent. Conte holds Putin-like views, but it’s now too late for clarification on foreign policy. The leadership? A battle that’s killing the left. We need proper primaries now, ones that can’t be influenced from outside,” says the former PD treasurer