The former editor-in-chief of Rep and CEO of Chora Media informed his colleagues this morning at the company, which produces podcasts and social media content, of his intention to enter the political arena. The official announcement was made in a press release this afternoon, followed by his first public appearance as a candidate at the Festa dell’Unità in Milan on 12 September.

The long-standing Rai face speaks from London: “For a journalist, going abroad is a privilege that only Rai can afford today, but here it is used to solve corporate problems.” The quintessential role of a journalist, yet at Rai they prefer light-hearted presenting and little stories straight out of a bistro.

According to Domani, the journalist is the CEO of a company that has received contracts from the CNEL. His other ‘offence’ is having played alongside the editor of Rai’s Approfondimento programme in the Primavera rugby team. However, if that constitutes friendship, then so too does the friendship between Corsini’s son and Giulio Valesini’s son.

He is stepping down from his post and leaving the company on 30 September. He is retiring but wants to retain his position as Director-General of Rai San Marino. Sergio believes it can be done, but Rai says no.

On 9 September, the bill will be put to a vote in committee at the Chamber of Deputies. Outside the Chamber, various organisations – including USB, ANPI and Amnesty – will gather for a sit-in to protest against the introduction of the legislation. The Democratic Party senator who voted in favour said: “The protests do not frighten us; we regret them.”

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In-house journalists have declared a “state of unrest” and reserve the right “to take further action in the struggle for democracy”. It has been a turbulent weekend for the programme’s team, while the presenter has not ruled out a future in politics.