The coordinator of Futuro Nazionale: “The Carroccio leader wouldn’t stand a chance of being elected with us. But he’ll go down in the general election; he’s now on a par with Renzi. The Lega is facing an irreversible crisis; with us, it’s merely a ‘marriage of convenience’. If Giorgia Meloni wants to win, she’ll inevitably have to reach an agreement with us”

The Minister for Public Administration: “Before launching the campaign, it would have been appropriate to highlight the achievements of four years in government. Just one phone call from the secretary. Marina B? If she were to stand as a candidate for Forza Italia, everyone would be thrilled”

Northerners press ahead with their association: “Answers before Pontida”. Romeo’s “dissident” book on “returning to the League”. The possible implications in the Senate are causing Meloni concern

The appeal from Massimiliano Salini, a MEP from the centre-right party: “Common sense is needed. Craxi’s words are an excellent way to tackle the issue. Provided, that is, that we do not then declare ourselves to be the ‘end-of-life’ party”

Schlein’s accusations against Frederiksen do not stand up to political scrutiny: with the exception of the Spanish government, European socialists hold a variety of positions, particularly those who are part of broad-based coalitions