The founder is preparing his comeback and aims to reclaim the symbol. Those close to him do not rule out an alternative list to Conte either: “Beppe is seriously considering it”. The weekly call with old friends at the Hotel Forum

The Health Minister’s scepticism towards the Covid commission, which ‘doesn’t win votes’, is raising eyebrows amongst Meloni’s supporters, who already have a replacement lined up in the event of a victory in the general election.

Among the bigwigs, both past and present, few believe him. The former heir apparent: “The number of signatures is absurd, and the regional organisation doesn’t even exist. In my view, a new party doesn’t make much sense.”

As the presenter leaves the studio in a melodramatic video, it is time to recall anonymous letters regarding harassment, threats and RAI audits that were shelved because there was no one to oversee them

Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim’s visit upsets the balance of power between Rome, Brussels, Taipei and Beijing. China protests but avoids a formal confrontation with Italy. The very recent precedents

The PD senator criticises the M5S’s stance and the negotiator’s rhetoric: “War is already in Europe”. He points to Sweden as a model regarding NATO, rearmament and support for Kyiv

The leader of the Five Star Movement and the Democratic Party secretary, despite their differences over Ukraine, harbour a certain degree of impatience towards one another. Proof of this is that their relations have been reduced to a minimum. The issue of the primaries

A civic initiative is spearheading the protest against the mass petition against ‘cespugli’ and rallying a broad coalition outside the Senate. ‘A fraudulent law, protecting the establishment’. Appeals to the Constitutional Court are ready. There are also flags from Rifondazione Comunista, whilst Francesco Boccia is there representing the PD. But the battle for the centre, ahead of the coalition primaries, is fuelling tensions. There is acrimony between IV and the Movement.