The arrival of the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, and the solemn greeting amongst relatives, friends and dignitaries, in a broad-ranging portrait spanning the First, Second and Third Republics. And the six-part eulogy in which the private yet inextricably public Emma takes shape. Her comrades speak, as do the two former prime ministers 

Academics and former members of the Constitutional Council are preparing to refer the bill to the constitutional judges. Former president Ugo De Siervo: “This bill is the ultimate in constitutional overreach.” Professor Mauro Volpi: “The appeal will be ready by November.” The award, the Prime Minister’s nomination and the rule on preferences are being challenged. Both constitutional experts also argue that the anti-splinter-party provision requires an “abnormal” and “paradoxical” number of signatures to be collected.

The event organised by Franceschini, Orlando and Speranza had been scheduled to take place at the same time as Matteo Renzi’s Leopolda conference in Florence. The debate on the electoral law, due to be debated in the Chamber of Deputies on 28 September, also played a part in the decision.

Virginia Libero calls for a crackdown on military spending. Democratic Party reformists are furious. The former mayor of Bergamo distances himself from the stance, whilst Arturo Parisi calls out Schlein, and Calenda quips: “Now and forever, resistance”. What happens if young Democrats speak out on Ukraine in the same way as Conte?

According to a SWG poll, the former general continues to gain ground (7.9 per cent), overtaking the League (5.5) and Forza Italia (6.9). Meanwhile, YouTrend has carried out simulations for SkyTg 24 on what would happen if the election were held under the Rosatellum or the Stabilicum: without the National Front, the centre-right would emerge defeated from the broad coalition.

The Deputy Prime Minister is meeting Aleksej Vladimirovič Paramonov in Milan alongside Italian companies operating in Russia. His interview with the broadcaster’s correspondent in Italy will be broadcast tonight on Rossija 1.

The secretary is insisting on ratification conferences (the next one in Lazio). Meanwhile, he is openly criticising the ‘dissidents’ who voice their criticism in the press. There is uncertainty surrounding the meeting with the Cavaliere’s children.