The scenarioZes, business incentives: the budget deficit overshoot complicates Meloni’s takeover bid in the northSpending margins are being tightened, and this could affect the economic measures promised by the Prime Minister to appease the regional presidents in the north (and Confindustria).byLuca Roberto24 SEP 26
THE INTERVIEWPichetto puts the brakes on the renewable energy commissioner; Confindustria pushes ahead: “Extraordinary powers are needed”Increasing the energy supply whilst also speeding up the authorisation process for green energy plants: this is the request from Viale dell’Astronomia, which is pressing for a technical expert. “Cingolani? It is not for us to comment on specific candidates,” says Vice-President Aurelio Regina. The minister’s doubts as he rejects any speculationbyMaria Carla Sicilia11 AUG 26
Well, look who’s backIndustrialists and Chigi are backing Cingolani in the hope of soon having a commissioner with extraordinary powers over renewablesThe former CEO of Leonardo and Minister for Ecological Transition could return as a special commissioner for renewables. The idea stems from the deadlock over authorisations, conflicts with the regions and stalled projects6 AUG 26
the PD and businessesThe secret meeting between Schlein and Confindustria's presidentETS, tariffs, wages, renewables. Following Draghi, Prodi and Gentiloni, the secretary of the Democratic Party met with the head of the industrialists’ association. Preview from Il Foglio29 JUL 26