IN SPAINVox’s growth and Abascal’s success on television are unsettling the Spanish leftThe Vox leader’s appearance on a public television talk show has sparked controversy among the Spanish left. However, the cordon sanitaire against the far right appears, to say the least, contradictory in a country where the Sánchez government has also relied on votes from the political heirs of ETA. byMarcello Sacco11 NOV 26
FROM TEL AVIVIsrael seeks a new balance following the electionThe elections on 27 October have brought to light the identity-based rifts that the founding fathers had left unresolved in 1948. Religious divisions, institutional tensions and external threats make Eisenkot’s challenge all the more difficult, as he is called upon to find new forms of mediation in a society that has changed profoundly. byGhila Piattelli11 NOV 26
editorialsThe Romanian-Moldovan power line is a turning point that Moscow has been unable to stopUntil last Sunday, Moldova was sourcing most of its electricity from the Cuciurgan power station, controlled by the Transnistrian administration – the separatist entity that feels aligned with Moscow. With the power line linking Vulcanesti and Chisinau (capable of carrying up to 630 megavolt-amperes), it has found an alternative energy sourcebyRedazione11 NOV 26
The withdrawalTrump is withdrawing from bases in Europe and the Gulf that are under threat from Iran. The plan is to rely on IsraelIranian attacks have put numerous US bases in the Gulf out of action, forcing Washington to rethink its military presence in the region. As the United States pulls back, Israel is becoming increasingly central to its strategy in the Middle East byGiulio Meotti11 NOV 26
the summitPiantedosi shuttles between the Ministry of Services and the Ministry of Defence: the government’s anti-hacking planStrengthening the protection of public administration networks (particularly healthcare facilities), and greater coordination between the intelligence services and the police. The government’s plans to tackle the cyber emergency. The Home Secretary acts as a link between Crosetto and Mantovano. And within the ruling coalition, there are those who are once again casting doubt on the possibility that Salvini might replace him, given the scepticism surrounding the involvement of Russian hackers.byLuca Roberto10 NOV 26
Abu Dhabi, day one‘First Putin must end the war, then we can discuss European security,’ the EU tells Trump supportersThe Europeans have secured a commitment from the American envoys not to renegotiate the continent’s balance of power before the end of hostilities. The declaration reaffirms NATO’s central role and calls for concrete guarantees for Kyiv. A bulwark, at least for now, against the risk of an agreement being reached over the allies’ headsbyDavid Carretta10 NOV 26
A chronicle of a flopMilan’s public prosecutors have given up on the town planning case, but the damage remainsSixteen months after shaking Milan to its core with a massive investigation – which led to the entire city being dragged through the mud, the unjust arrest of six people and the suspension of work at dozens of building sites – the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office has decided to request the dismissal of all investigations, including that of Mayor Sala.byErmes Antonucci10 NOV 26
The caseMeloni’s freedom-suppressing government: history textbooks in schools are like political ralliesThe ‘textbook war’ is a distinctly Italian phenomenon, featuring controversies, motions and accusations of indoctrination that shift their focus with every season. But it is possible to recount the present in the style of Gramsci without resorting to handing out leaflets at schoolbyAndrea Minuz10 NOV 26
the social media postVannacci’s party in Calabria lashes out against chemtrails. But then deletes the postVannacci’s party account in the region governed by Occhiuto posted a card denouncing the “white streaks that linger for hours, spread out and criss-cross. They are not the clouds we remember from our childhood”. However, a few hours later the post was deleted.byAlessandro Luna10 NOV 26
The passageFrancesco Silvestro leaves Forza Italia and joins the LegaThe centre-right senator is leaving the party led by Antonio Tajani and joining the Carroccio. The group now comprises 30 senatorsbyRedazione10 NOV 26