The government’s stance on Schengen, although essentially endorsed by many European governments, was a demagogic blow in the style of the Zagrebelsky imagined by the forger. There was no ethical need for it. On the contrary, it was a move completely detached from the mainstream pro-European course of a government that has fared well on the issue of immigration

“The problem lies with the countries of origin; the centres would fill up straight away,” says the former police chief. “Human trafficking must be combated with the utmost commitment, but there is no invasion. It’s Vannacci knocking on the door.”

“By shifting the focus from the form to the content, the veil of hypocrisy is torn away. The leader of the Five Star Movement has made a knight’s move,” says the TV presenter. “From now on, the broad coalition will no longer be what it was before”

The Council of Ministers has approved a new discount on diesel and new recruitment for border operations. “A 245 million measure – we’ve made cuts to the ministries. They won’t be happy,” admits Giorgetti. Meloni: “It’s a complex phase; let’s try to do our bit.” 

The leader of the Five Star Movement has reiterated his statements regarding Ukraine and the primaries: “Over the last few days, I have said and repeated the same things that the M5S and I have been saying for four years.” A broad coalition has agreed on a single resolution ahead of Giorgetti’s statement tomorrow on defence and energy

“Given the way this measure was brought before the Chamber – without any debate on the amendments and without any real discussion in committee – we cannot vote in favour of it today,” explains Ms Scarpa of the Democratic Party. Gaia Tortora criticises the centre-left parties: “What a lovely little clique”