A law to protect patients, safeguard doctors and prevent regulatory chaos. Stefania Craxi, leader of the Forza Italia group in the Senate, writes to us

‘With these leaders…’ as Nanni Moretti used to say. It is this very thought that made Lavitola dream of Ranucci’s candidacy, but it is also the fear shared by a significant section of the centre-left. Mayors, outsiders, surprises: possible alternatives to the Schlein-Conte duopoly

There could be six candidates. According to the polls, the former prime minister is the favourite at the polling stations. And Magi (+Europa) is reigniting the battle against the Melonellum: “On 15 September, out onto the streets”. From online voting to the run-off: all the key issues 

The Deputy Prime Minister has chosen his catchphrase for the summer, whilst the regional governors are drafting a document. Now everything depends on Giorgetti’s ‘decision’

Reports are circulating that Piantedosi is standing as a candidate for FdI, with Salvini set to take over the Home Office, but the ministry denies this. The Northern League is lashing out, the Southern League is acting as a shield, and meanwhile the secretary says: “The League is the party of the north, the centre and the south”

“Our coalition cannot shirk its commitment to due process, must stop mocking those involved in politics and must not give credence to demagogues on the airwaves,” says the Renzi-aligned senator

Security is fine; the figures say so. No complaints or alarm bells. Because good news on this issue puts both the opposition and the government in an awkward position