At the latest Council of Ministers meeting, the government approved legislation to appoint energy commissioners. This move is also seen as a possibility in relation to the renewables dossier. And Cingolani is not the only name being mentioned (he has reservations about the structure).

The leader’s passing also marks a point of no return for the explosion-implosion – and perhaps the underground resurrection – of the former Radical galaxy. Radicali Italiani, Associazione Coscioni, Più Europa and others: orbits, figures, expectations, black holes between parties, radio, the streets and the web

Perhaps he prefers Roberto Bolle to Hegel, and La Canzone del Sole to ‘solar thought’. The fact remains, however, that the Minister for Tourism, Gianmarco Mazzi, has never really left the MIC. 

“Ukraine? I wouldn’t abandon it, but rearmament is a different matter. The general is a man of integrity, and I hope to attract a new section of the electorate. In Reggio Calabria, they can see us coming.” It’s not Saxony, but Alternative für Bergamot

Partly thanks to a campaign that set a precedent, it achieved the most extraordinary electoral performance in the entire history of the Radical Party in the 1999 European elections, with a resounding 8.4 per cent. In addition to its traditional electorate, it made inroads into the left, the centre and the right.

When the Radical Party leader told young women, “Go and claim what is rightfully yours”, she was specifically urging the younger generations to realise that rights are never guaranteed for life; they are not set in stone

“Ukraine’s resistance? True patriotism. The economy? We’re on the right track. A federal Europe? I disagree with Draghi. The AfD? There’s no need for restrictions. Anti-Semitism? We’re absolutely clear on this.” No alliance with those who vote against Kyiv? “I’m not prepared to do the opposite of what I’ve done so far.” The head of government speaks

The strategies of Azione, which in Rome – after years in opposition – is backing Gualtieri; in Milan – after years in the majority – is backing Calabresi; and in Bologna is backing Gualmini, who is favoured by Meloni 

The amendment making it more difficult for new parties to collect signatures is causing a stir across the political spectrum. And Progetto Civico is spearheading the protest. Meanwhile, at the Festa dell’Unità, the leader of IV sends a signal to the centre: “IV has the signatures and we are willing to be represented by someone other than myself. A mayor to sit at the programme negotiating table.”