Ruggiero Montenegro

On the day of Meloni’s address, Vannaccia’s supporters organised a sit-in to call for Russian energy: the agreement between Russia and the US is “a lesson for Italy”. The leader of Sud chiama Nord, an ally of FdI, stole the limelight. The Prime Minister lashed out in the Chamber: “Opportunists”

Compromises, demands, vetoes and pre-emptive moves. The M5S’s ‘no’ continues to reject Lo Russo’s return. “We need a break with the past,” says Appendino. Positions remain far apart for the post-Sala era too. The infrastructure issue remains a sticking point whilst work continues on joint resolutions regarding Kyiv

The President of the Senate says: “We are considering amendments.” The former Prime Minister immediately distances himself: “The bill is a tool of repression. I respect Segre, but our position is firm.” Among the Democrats, however, various views are emerging: for many, “it’s a bluff”. But Fassino says: “We could achieve a broad majority.” And Guerini is trying to negotiate.

Even the street protests against the electoral law are a problem for the opposition. Meanwhile, the leader of the M5S is stepping up the pace on the ‘Gazebo’ campaign, pressing his rival. “Let’s get a move on.” Next week, alongside Meloni, he will do battle in the Chamber over foreign policy. Meanwhile, the Democrats await the Party Assembly and Montepulciano. The programme may come later

Opinion polls and the overtures between the Movement and the red-greens are fuelling the Democrats’ suspicions ahead of the party programme and the primaries. Meanwhile, the two rival leaders cross paths at the launch of the former Minister of Culture’s book (though they do not sit next to each other)