The Prime Minister’s response. To the Vannacci supporters: “Whose interests are you defending?”. To the left: "Before trying to bring Putin and Trump together, try getting Magi and Fratoianni to agree on a single resolution." The two respond with a photo. Conte: "I have never denied an increase in military spending in my governments." Schlein follows: "We are the real game-changers." Cross-voting on abstentions across the broad coalition on the resolutions

In the explanations of vote following the Prime Minister’s address, the leader of Italia Viva criticised her role in the EU: “Over the past four years, either you have failed in Europe, or this is not what Europe is all about.” Clash between Pirondini and Malan. The crux of the matter lay in two resolutions tabled by the majority, which were approved by the Chamber. Those from the centre-left were ruled out.

The former Minister for Tourism, who is close to Fontana and Giorgetti, is set to stand as a candidate at the extraordinary party congress on 24 and 25 October in Milan. His aim is to rally support from the northern regions and capitalise on the discontent towards Salvini. “The vote? It can only be by secret ballot.”

Competitiveness, Ukraine, the multi-annual budget, the Middle East, defence and security, migration, enlargement and reforms: ahead of the forthcoming European Council, the Prime Minister addresses Parliament. Here is the full speech and the responses

Former mayor of Messina, mayor of Taormina, once nicknamed “Masaniello” during his clash with former minister Lamorgese, De Luca is giving hope to the anti-Vannacchia camp (but he wants a free hand in Sicily).