the editor’s editorialThe sensible middle ground amid the hysteria surrounding Vannacci lies in a piece of advice from GiorgettiNew electoral law, an alliance without the general, a gamble on the right’s majority-voting orientation and, should the bonus not be awarded, dialogue – but only after the elections. This is how the centre-right can circumvent the problem posed by Futuro NazionalebyClaudio Cerasa25 JUL 26
Venerable Masters“Ranucci has restored his friendship with the Freemasons,” says the Grand Master of the Grand Orient of ItalyMaestro, would you be pleased if, deep down, Ranucci were your friend? “We wouldn’t mind. But we don’t ask him to be one either. However, you know, all this is merely a reflection of our magnificent country.” byGinevra Leganza25 JUL 26
Renzi’s patienceRenzi: “To prevent Meloni from becoming President, I’ll put up with Appendino. The votes will go through despite Ciccio Tajani.”The former prime minister speaks out: “Comparing me to Delmastro? That’s grounds for a lawsuit. The government has failed on every front, from security to culture. As for the Biennale, I side with Buttafuoco: Giuli hates him”byGinevra Leganza25 JUL 26
NimbyUmbria urges Meloni to halt the wind farm project in OrvietoHaving lost all her appeals, President Stefania Proietti is calling for the authorisation for the renewable energy plant to be revoked in the name of St Francis, St Benedict and “our Etruscan ancestors” byLuciano Capone25 JUL 26
empty lawsThe perverse allure of retributive justiceA policy devoid of ideas turns criminal law into an election campaign, whilst a widespread sense of insecurity is constantly growingbyGiovanni Fiandaca25 JUL 26
The Elefantino editorialBad boys. A fair trial rather than an exemption from liability: perhaps fleeting, perhaps not unjustIf you form a gang of fifteen- or sixteen-year-olds and channel your energy into robbery, assault and harassment of others, you will be entitled to a fair trial rather than an angelic exemption from your responsibility. Points to considerbyGiuliano Ferrara25 JUL 26
All the reasonsMeloni calls the centre. A discreet move to encourage a meeting between Calenda, Picierno and MarattinThe Prime Minister is keenly interested in the future of the Third Pole. Not with a view to forming an alliance, mind you, but to explore potential future alliances. And to siphon off votes from the left25 JUL 26
Programme preview"Combating tax evasion with AI". Emanuele Felice, Schlein’s economist, speaks outIRPEF reform, wealth tax based on the Zucman tax, ecological transition to combat the "triple decline"byMarianna Rizzini25 JUL 26
within the governmentMeloni and ghosts: Marina B. wants to prevent the “record”. The air is thick with the smell of a scandal. Giorgetti’s “excise duties”For the Berlusconi family, the best law is the Rosatellum because it allows Forza Italia to play a central role. FI senators have been put on alert. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister wants a signal on fuel prices (even though there are no funds available)byCarmelo Caruso25 JUL 26
Azzurro’s dissatisfaction“No pasaran!”. Awkward moments for Forza Italia with its allies, from the draft bill on minors to wiretapsRegarding the draft bill on criminal responsibility for minors, Forza Italia members say they “were not consulted”. They are now calling for a technical debate in Parliament. Mulè: “We will not back down on wiretapping”byLuca Roberto25 JUL 26