Elly’s Hope“Schlein’s position remains unchanged,” say Baruffi and Alivernini. The primaries remain on the table. Boldrini: “We will consider Speranza’s proposal”Reactions from the Democratic Party, particularly from Schlein’s supporters, to the interview with Speranza in which he says ‘No’ to the primaries byGinevra Leganza26 AUG 26
Police or SpyA Chinese spy has been expelled from Italy. He was spying on a dissidentA woman from Zhejiang has been repatriated to China and will not be able to return to Italy for fifteen years: according to investigations by the Digos, she was monitoring a Chinese dissident byGinevra Leganza26 AUG 26
The Ranucci-Lavitola caseRai and the exclusive offer to Ranucci. If he refuses, there is a possibility of dismissalThe Rai director-general is considering a proposal agreed with Ranucci for him to step down as editor-in-chief of Report. Ranucci hits back: “They’re looking for ways to get rid of me.” A return to the role of editor-in-chief and the risk of a legal disputebyCarmelo Caruso26 AUG 26
The inferable leaderIn the wider arena, we are now moving from the "provisional" leader to the "symbolic" one. And it doesn’t end thereAccording to Il Foglio, Speranza is said to have consulted with Orlando and Franceschini prior to his interview with Corriere. There is a suspicion that they do not want Schlein as leader. They will therefore continue to seek out potential successors to replace her. Then it will be the voters’ turn, if there are anybySalvatore Merlo26 AUG 26
The caseSchlein is alarming businesses with her remarks on windfall profits. Regina (Confindustria): “Populism”The Council of Ministers has approved an extension to the excise duty cut, but the PD secretary insists: target windfall profits. The energy spokesperson for the employers’ organisation says: “We are opposed to this. It smacks of a policy devoid of ideas.”byLuca Roberto26 AUG 26
the storyBack at the Lavitola Bistrot: a full house, music by Venditti, “Ci vorrebbe un amico” – and there’s already a replacement (before Ranucci on Report)Carmine is now serving the dishes of shelled clams; the Cefalù Bistrot remains open and, in the dining room, to the tune of Antonello Venditti, guests are now looking for Antonio. The other police raid: “Were they looking for evidence? Not at all – they were just issuing fines for double-parking.”byCarmelo Caruso26 AUG 26
An analysisThe niche channel of the Greek Antenna GroupRepubblica’s new editor-in-chief has a bold plan for a CNN-branded all-news TV channel: the economic scope is very limited and its profitability is questionable. The ‘Mentana effect’ is essential for its success. Figures and projectionsbyMarco Gambaro26 AUG 26
TV and politicsMentana and his return to Rai. Meloni’s support and the link to the reformThe Prime Minister would like to see the journalist join the public service broadcaster: it would restore the organisation’s prestige following the Ranucci-Lavitola affair. For the presenter, it would mark a return to the television station where he started outbyCarmelo Caruso26 AUG 26
the interview“Rai is wrong about Ranucci. He should stay where he is on Report.” Says Giovanni Minoli"So Rai is creating a new martyr. In Italy, playing the victim sells very well. There are people who have built careers, fortune and wealth on it." Interview with the founder of Mixer, a former executive at Viale MazzinibyRiccardo Carlino26 AUG 26
EditorialsSalvini stands firm against the northerners with a strategyHis opponents in the League are divided and lacking in courage. The photo with FontanabyRedazione26 AUG 26