under the parasolSchlein and Conte are negotiating ahead of the big primary election showdownThere could be six candidates. According to the polls, the former prime minister is the favourite at the polling stations. And Magi (+Europa) is reigniting the battle against the Melonellum: “On 15 September, out onto the streets”. From online voting to the run-off: all the key issues byRuggiero Montenegro15 AUG 26
The government’s plansPiantedosi confirms the suspension of Schengen. And Meloni (anti-Vannacci) reiterates her defence of the borders:The Prime Minister takes to social media: “Let’s press ahead with deportations”. In committee, the Home Secretary defends the government’s line: “No ideological battle with Sánchez. No to Dublin cases”. The other front with BerlinbyRuggiero Montenegro14 AUG 26
The interviewBonelli: “We’ll have our own candidate in the primaries. We’ll be competitive. We can win them”“Salis and Renzi? Within a clear framework, their contribution is also welcome,” says the leader of Avs, who reiterates: “The programme comes first; it would be better to avoid campaign stalls”byRuggiero Montenegro13 AUG 26
A newspaper for EllySchlein wants L’Unità (and is considering Susanna Turco as editor-in-chief)The PD is targeting the historic communist newspaper and has announced an offer. But the publisher, Romeo, is playing for time: “As of today, no proposal has been made. I will consider other expressions of interest.” The secretary’s idea is to entrust the editorship to the journalist with whom she co-wrote her book, "L’Imprevista"byRuggiero Montenegro12 AUG 26
Montepulciano ExpressThe mainstream faction is putting pressure on Schlein to secure a prominent position on the candidate listsCampaigning at the polling stations carries the risk of causing the coalition to collapse, but it is necessary for the broad coalition. And the coalition leaders are aware of thisbyRuggiero Montenegro12 AUG 26
The strategyVannacci has his sights set on a seat in Calabria: “We’re giving it serious consideration”The general who goes about wishing for ‘crackdowns’ is preparing to thwart the majority’s plans, which are centred on Forza Italia’s treasurer, Fabio Roscioli. The by-elections in Reggio Calabria are a test for the rightbyRuggiero Montenegro11 AUG 26
with the red handkerchiefThe anti-fascist Conte: another accolade from the left in Sant’Anna di Stazzema. Alignment with the ANPI on KyivTomorrow, the former prime minister will speak on the occasion of the Nazi-Fascist massacre, another chapter in a summer in which the leader of the M5S has dominated the headlines. This comes ahead of the primaries too. Fratoianni warns: “Enough of this focus on individuals”byRuggiero Montenegro11 AUG 26
on the centre-leftRenzi’s dilemma: standing as a candidate in the broad-based primariesThe leader of IV would like a mayor, such as Salis or Manfredi, to stand as a reformist candidate in the local elections. But no name has been put forward yet: so the former prime minister is considering a surprise move to stand against Schlein and ContebyRuggiero Montenegro10 AUG 26
The CrossroadsBetween Kyiv and Defence, Gori’s doubts about Schlein and the broad coalition resurface. Renzi is waiting for himThe reformist Democrat is once again pondering the future. Meanwhile, the former prime minister is still looking for a candidate for the primaries, and Picierno would also like him to be part of his political projectbyRuggiero Montenegro8 AUG 26
Dem agendaSchlein is set to relaunch from Puglia in September (crossing paths with Meloni). And she has postponed the party conferenceOn the 6th, the secretary will be attending the regional Festa dell’Unità, during the days when Meloni arrives in Bari to celebrate the longest-serving government. Meanwhile, within the party, an agreement is close to being reached to postpone the assembly until after the general electionbyRuggiero Montenegro7 AUG 26