The former Iena presenter and candidate for the presidency of the Sicily region in 2027 has 1 per cent support nationally; his appointment as president of Progetto Civico is intended to revitalise the movement that dreams of becoming the centre of the broad political spectrum. But Renzi remains a stumbling block

MPs and senators will return from their summer recess on 9 September. The key issues when Parliament resumes will be the electoral law – with the issue of preferential votes – and the budget, with discontent even amongst some members of the ruling coalition over defence spending

Di Pietro: “No due process. Travaglio is defending Ranucci out of partisanship.” Sigfrido-ANM? A rock-solid partnership

The Deputy Prime Minister commemorates the Nazi-Fascist massacre. He emphasises the distance from the Allies and says: “The Italian Fascists were accomplices. Democratic values are founded on the war of liberation.” He also acknowledges the role of the “partisan brigades”. Meanwhile, the campaign against bureaucracy is causing discontent amongst Forza Italia ministers

“Television always wants personalisation, regardless of stylistic features and direction. What matters is who is presenting on screen, who is directing the programme,” says the commentator. The consequences are severe: it is the entire ‘Report method’ – a far cry from true investigative journalism – that is collapsing

“Salis and Renzi? Within a clear framework, their contribution is also welcome,” says the leader of Avs, who reiterates: “The programme comes first; it would be better to avoid campaign stalls”

The secretary is due to speak on 14 August at La Versiliana, but a united response from the regional governors is being prepared immediately afterwards, as they have realised that the leader is targeting the inner circle. And among the staunch Salvini supporters are Paganella, Toccalini, Crippa and, of course, Calderoli and Giorgetti

The words that mask anti-Semitism, the indifference of those who use anti-Zionism as a shield, the everyday hatred that no longer makes the news. The antidote lies in culture and politics, says the president of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities

Mayors, councillors, provincial representatives. Following the meeting in Via Bellerio, activists continue to raise the stakes in their opposition to the secretary: “We have long been ignored; today we can no longer be ignored. If we fall below 5 per cent, the party will die.”