MIT in difficultyForza Ponte! The Court of Auditors’ decision is awaited, but there is scepticism within the government and thoughts are already turning to how to reallocate the billionThe project is worth half the Finance Bill, but the more time passes, the more the world is going up in flames. And for some ministers, should it be rejected, “it is clear that its implementation is impossible”.byCarmelo Caruso25 SEP 26
The tribe of protestThe important thing is to have someone to blame: news of the whingeingHughes was fighting against a ‘culture’; here we are dealing with newsworthiness as an end in itself. The real victim is the corpse of journalism, ravaged by decades of populism.byMaurizio Crippa25 SEP 26
Alternative suggestions“Nova”, the M5S’s programme, is good old-fashioned deficit spendingThe budgetary policy outlined in the Five Star Movement’s document bears the hallmarks of the populist approach so dear to the Movement: laudable objectives that bring clear benefits, whilst the sacrifices required to fund them are far less clear.byRiccardo Trezzi25 SEP 26
the Dreyfus on Via TeuladaRanucci, the first TV presenter in Italian television to be sentenced in absentiaThis morning, the court could award ‘Report’ back to the claimant. In the meantime, he is already spending his days at Rai and has even produced eight investigative reports (and 150 complaints).bySalvatore Merlo25 SEP 26
In the main bodyBoccia: “Two to three million people will vote in the primaries”. Conte presses Schlein on her manifestoThe former prime minister: “We are ready; we are waiting for our allies. We certainly cannot come together on our own.” And he sets the stage for a battle over the Budget Bill. The PD secretary convenes the executive committee and presses ahead with the primaries, whilst Bonaccini rules out the prospect of a second Democratic Party candidacy: “Disastrous”byRuggiero Montenegro25 SEP 26
the eventThe spirit of Pontida in Bossi’s collection of speechesThe book compiling the Senatùr’s speeches was presented in an emotional atmosphere. The League leader’s key associates spoke: Casini, Fini and Tremonti. Salvini was absent, as he was held up at a board meeting.byMarianna Rizzini25 SEP 26
From ‘maeci’ to ‘maeccì’?She attempts to have her ministry’s name changed, but Urso opposes the move; Freni proves to be the decisive factor (and Barelli is absent). This is how the ‘Tajanata’ came about.We bring you the full story of how the Foreign Secretary’s grand dream came to an end – he wanted to include the word ‘trade’ in the name of his department (stepping on the toes of the FdI minister). The absence of his father-in-law also plays a part.byCarmelo Caruso25 SEP 26
governmentMeloni’s school policy. Cap on foreign students approved (but with exemptions). And she urges her allies to back the StabilicumThe rules announced by the Prime Minister at Fenix have been confirmed by the Council of Ministers. However, regarding the redistribution of pupils, “the local education authorities will decide”, says Minister Valditara. A more conciliatory tone (due to Colle)byLuca Roberto24 SEP 26
after the Council of MinistersGovernment challenges Emilia-Romagna’s end-of-life law: “It infringes on state powers”According to Palazzo Chigi, the regional law has infringed upon a number of areas falling within the exclusive competence of the state, delegating the definition of a series of requirements to regional guidelines, thereby circumventing the constraints imposed on this point by the Constitutional CourtbyRedazione24 SEP 26
the press conferenceThe Council of Ministers has given the go-ahead for a cap on the number of foreign pupils in schools: a maximum of 30 per cent per class. Meloni: "Let’s avoid ghetto classes"The draft decree-law contains urgent measures to ensure the smooth start of the 2026/2027 school year. Among other things, the decree-law would also include a ban on the wearing of burqas and niqabs during school activities. The Prime Minister: “Common-sense measures”24 SEP 26