An ‘Essay’ for Eni

A ‘Saggio’ for Eni. Fabrizio Saggio, Meloni’s diplomat, is the figure who may take charge of international relations at the state-owned company. It is more than just a possibility. Eni is reorganising in mid-October. Lapo Pistelli is leaving the Public Affairs Department, which is being split into two: the Italian and European portfolios will go to Stefano Meloni, whilst the other functions will pass to Claudio Granata. Saggio, who is unpopular with the opposition and would have no place in a centre-left government, could support CEO Descalzi and act as a ‘lookout’, all the more so if Meloni were to remain in government. In this scenario, Eni would effectively function as a new super-ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Economy.