At the demonstration against the definition of the IHRA contained in the bill under discussion in the Chamber of Deputies, flags of terrorist organisations from Lebanon and Palestine are being waved, alongside that of Iran. Tensions arise with those present. MPs from the broad coalition make a hasty retreat

Ranucci rules out standing for election, points to his lead in the polls and says he wants to continue with his investigations. But as for his future away from "Report", he remains vague for the time being.

At the Green Alliance and Left party rally, ‘the alternative’ gathers, though it remains without a programme or a leader. From the crowd, people shout: ‘Get a move on!’, in thick Roman dialect. Surprise: the Greens like Silvia Salis

At the red-green rally, opposition leaders demonstrated unity and issued a challenge to Meloni: “There is an alternative.” Policy was discussed, but the leadership issue remains. The Schlein–Conte rivalry has shifted to the centre, while Renzi divided the coalition.

A spokesperson for Forza Italia says: “Salvini? He’s seeking support.” Borghi? “He always says the same things. Together, they are jeopardising the government’s reputation and the Tajani approach. But their views are not shared.”

“You cannot expect to disarm Kyiv at such a delicate stage, but the serious question to ask is: was and is sending weapons the only way to help it? And could the EU not have acted as a deterrent in some other way?”

The PD is to hold a party conference in October to extend the secretary’s term of office. In return, the party wants a steering committee to oversee candidate nominations: here, tenure comes at the cost of seats. The spectre of Gori looms large

The Prime Minister is considering merging the events into a single date a year from now, partly for cost reasons. However, the feasibility of the choice matters more than the possibility itself.

The leader of Futuro Nazionale issues military-style communiqués, purges dissidents and trains police officers. However, in the European Parliament, he has never risen above the role of a bit-part player.