Ruggiero Montenegro

The Council of Ministers has approved a new discount on diesel and new recruitment for border operations. “A 245 million measure – we’ve made cuts to the ministries. They won’t be happy,” admits Giorgetti. Meloni: “It’s a complex phase; let’s try to do our bit.” 

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”

“What happened in Ceuta is clearly an organised exodus aimed at putting pressure on the government in Madrid,” says the former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and magistrate. On the subject of security: “On an issue such as this, it would be good if the majority and the opposition could find some common ground.”

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”