The scientists stopped off at the M5S headquarters to speak to Conte and Todde. Did they give them a telling-off, given that Sardinia is, in absolute terms, the worst-performing region in Italy in relation to the Pniec targets? Not at all.

The PD secretary would like the mayor of Genoa to lead the coalition’s fourth pillar, but she denies this. Magi speaks out, Ruffini remains silent, Renzi stays in the background and the Socialists are calling for a plan before names are mentioned. Torn between the fear of being absorbed into Italia Viva and the need to counterbalance Conte, the centre is still searching for a way forward

The legal expert and professor of administrative law: “It is not a subversive law; the Court might well rule against her. There are doubts regarding gender representation and the Senate, and the opportunity to introduce a run-off vote has been missed.”

The President of the Senate says: “We are considering amendments.” The former Prime Minister immediately distances himself: “The bill is a tool of repression. I respect Segre, but our position is firm.” Among the Democrats, however, various views are emerging: for many, “it’s a bluff”. But Fassino says: “We could achieve a broad majority.” And Guerini is trying to negotiate.

The carefully measured announcements, the ‘no’ to the primaries, the victory over the shipowners at the port, the moment that stole the limelight from the Prime Minister at the Boat Show. But there is no sign of him entering the fray (though relations with Schlein are excellent)

Even the street protests against the electoral law are a problem for the opposition. Meanwhile, the leader of the M5S is stepping up the pace on the ‘Gazebo’ campaign, pressing his rival. “Let’s get a move on.” Next week, alongside Meloni, he will do battle in the Chamber over foreign policy. Meanwhile, the Democrats await the Party Assembly and Montepulciano. The programme may come later

The former chief of police and the former director of the Revenue Agency have endorsed the launch of a new civic political project, which aims to position itself within the centre-left and broaden its scope to include the moderate and reformist wing, whilst remaining open to dialogue with Matteo Renzi. The launch will take place at the EUR on Saturday 10 October